Split a PDF into multiple files by page range — extract, batch, and download directly in your browser.
Drag & drop a PDF here, or click to browse
Maximum file size: 128 MB
All processing happens locally in your browser. Your file is never uploaded.
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Split a PDF into multiple files by page range — extract chapters, batch rename, and download directly in your browser. 100% free, no upload, no sign-up, no page limit.
100% FreeNo UploadNo Sign-upBatch Mode
| Feature | Ours | SmallPDF | iLovePDF | Adobe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Split by custom page ranges | Free, unlimited ranges | Free (2 tasks/day) | Free (limited) | $19.99/mo |
| Upload required | No — local processing | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Sign-up required | No | Yes for free tier | No | Yes |
| Batch ZIP output | Yes | Paid | Yes | Yes |
| Works offline after first load | Yes | No | No | Partial |
No. Splitting runs entirely in your browser using a local WASM module — your file never leaves your device. You can disconnect from the internet after the page loads and the tool will still work fully offline.
Comma-separated pages and ranges, for example 1-3, 5, 8-10. Single pages can be written as just the number (5) or as a range with the same start and end (5-5). Whitespace is ignored. The page numbers are 1-based.
Yes. Use a range like 7-7 or just 7 to extract a single page into its own PDF. The output will be a one-page PDF with the same content as the selected page.
No. Splitting is lossless: pages are copied byte-for-byte except for the cross-reference table and trailer. Text, images, fonts, annotations, and form fields are preserved exactly.
No. The tool processes the entire file in your browser, so the practical limit is your device's available memory. A 1000-page PDF is comfortably handled on any modern laptop or phone.
Yes. If the PDF is encrypted, you'll be prompted for the password. The decryption happens locally in your browser and the password is never sent to a server. After unlocking, splitting proceeds normally.
Batch mode produces a single ZIP archive containing all the split PDFs, named like document_split_1-3.pdf and document_split_5.pdf. Single mode extracts only the first range. Use Single when you only need one section; use Batch for everything else.
Yes. There is no charge, no sign-up, no watermark, and no limit on the number of files you can split. The tool is supported by non-intrusive advertising on the surrounding pages.
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