How to split a PDF online for free
Separating PDF pages takes less than a minute. Follow these four steps to split a PDF online without installing any software.
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Select your PDF
Click “Select PDF file” or drag and drop a document into the box above.
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Choose how to split
Pick By range, Every N pages or Select pages, then set the pages you want.
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Click Split PDF
Your browser creates the new files in seconds, with a progress bar while it works.
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Download your files
Your download starts automatically. Several files arrive together in one ZIP.
Flexible PDF splitting options
Every document is different, so you choose how it is cut. Here is when to use each option.
| Option | Best for | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| By range | Chapters, sections or specific page groups | One PDF per range, for example 1-3, 5, 8-10 gives three files |
| Every N pages | Cutting a long document into equal parts, or one file per page | Files of N pages each. Use 1 to separate every page |
| Select pages | Keeping only the pages you click on | One PDF with your chosen pages, or one file per page |
A simple PDF splitter, with nothing to install
Our PDF page splitter cuts large documents into smaller files you can share, print or archive. Pages are copied exactly as they are, so your text, images and formatting stay intact.
Private and secure
Splitting happens locally in your browser. Your PDF is never uploaded, stored or shared.
See every page
Preview page thumbnails and click exactly the pages you want to keep.
No watermark, no sign-up
Split as many PDFs as you like. There is no account, no daily limit and no stamp on your pages.
When should you split a PDF?
Share only what is needed
Send one chapter or a few pages instead of a huge document full of things the reader does not need.
Extract pages from a report
Pull out a single table, chart or section and reuse it in a presentation or email.
Separate scanned documents
A multi-page scan often holds several documents. Split it so each one gets its own file.
Beat upload limits
Many portals and email services cap file size. Smaller parts are easier to send.
Separate invoices and statements
Turn a batch of invoices in one PDF into individual files, one per page.
Organise study material
Break a long textbook or lecture pack into chapters you can open quickly.
Tips for splitting PDF files
- To save every page as its own PDF, choose Every N pages and enter 1.
- Write ranges like 1-3, 5, 8-10. Tick “Merge all ranges into one PDF” if you want a single file instead of three.
- Use Select pages for a quick visual pick when you are not sure which page numbers you need.
- Need to put pieces back together later? Use the Merge PDF tool.
- If a part is still too big to email, run it through Compress PDF.
Split PDF: frequently asked questions
Is the Apix PDF Tools splitter really free?
Yes. You can split PDF files online for free, with no account, no watermark and no daily limit. It is free to use.
Is it safe to split a confidential PDF?
Your file is split inside your own browser, so it is never uploaded to our servers or anyone else’s. That makes it a good fit for contracts, invoices, medical records and other private documents.
How do I separate pages in a PDF?
Upload your PDF, choose “Every N pages” and enter 1 to save every page as its own file. Or choose “By range” and type the pages you want, such as 1-3, 5, 8-10. Each range becomes a separate PDF.
How do I extract specific pages from a PDF?
Open the “Select pages” option, click the thumbnails of the pages you want, and press Split PDF. You get one new PDF containing only those pages, or tick “Save each selected page as a separate PDF” to get one file per page.
How do I split a PDF into multiple files?
Use “By range” to name the exact pages for each file, or “Every N pages” to cut the document into equal parts, for example every 10 pages. When more than one file is created, they are downloaded together in a single ZIP.
Will my split PDFs keep the original quality?
Yes. Pages are copied as they are, so text, fonts, images and layout keep their original quality. Nothing is recompressed. The new files are smaller only because they contain fewer pages.
What does “8-” mean in the page range box?
A number followed by a dash means “from that page to the end”. For example, 8- takes page 8 through the last page of your PDF.
What is the maximum PDF size I can split?
You can split PDFs up to 100 MB, and create up to 500 files at a time. Larger files can run out of memory in a browser, so we set this limit to keep things reliable.
Can I split a password-protected PDF?
Not directly. Remove the password in your PDF viewer first, then split the unlocked copy.
Can I split a PDF on my phone?
Yes. The splitter works in modern mobile browsers on Android and iPhone. For very large files, use a desktop or laptop, because the work happens on your device.
How can I put the pieces back together?
Use our Merge PDF tool. Add the split files, put them in the order you want and combine them into one document again.
Need to combine PDFs instead?
Merge several PDF files into one document in the order you want.
Merge PDF