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PDF Splitter - Split PDF by Pages Online

Split a document by chunk size or extract custom pages. One file at a time · max 150 MB. Everything stays in your browser.

Drop a document here

or click to browse · one file · max 150 MB

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What is a PDF Splitter?

A PDF splitter divides a single document into smaller files. You can extract a specific range of pages, split a long document into equal chunks, or pull out just the pages you need — then download the results as separate files or as a ZIP archive. It is the exact opposite of a merger and just as necessary.

Large documents are inconvenient in every direction. A hundred-page manual is awkward to email, a report with a few pages of sensitive data should not be shared in full, and a set of forms that arrive as one file may need to be distributed page by page. Splitting solves these problems: extract the three pages a client actually needs, break a presentation into digestible sections, or separate one document into many so each can be handled independently. The ability to choose either chunk sizes or custom page ranges means the tool adapts to the shape of your task rather than forcing you to count pages manually.

All splitting is handled locally with browser-based document libraries, so the original document never leaves your device. That matters when you are working with contracts, medical records, or any file you would not want stored on a third-party server. The tool handles files up to 150 MB, applies no watermark, and needs no account.

A frequent use is preparing a document for sharing: extract the summary pages for a quick read, remove an appendix, or break a large file into parts small enough to send through services with attachment limits. Each part is a real, independent document that opens anywhere.

Splitting is also a practical way to share only what matters. Instead of sending a hundred-page report because one section is relevant, you can send the exact pages, which is a cleaner, more professional way to share and a real courtesy to anyone on the receiving end of a busy inbox. The chunk mode handles the opposite need, breaking oversized files into pieces that fit attachment limits.

Key features

Who is it for? Accountants separating invoices, teachers dividing course materials, lawyers extracting clauses, and students working with long lecture notes.

Why use a PDF Splitter?

Large documents accumulate pages you do not always want to send. A proposal might contain an appendix meant only for internal review, or a statement might mix public and sensitive data that should be separated before sharing. Splitting gives you precise control over exactly which pages leave your hands, and that control is a genuine privacy and security feature, not just a convenience.

It is also the practical answer to file-size limits. Many email systems and portals cap attachments at a few megabytes, and a scanned or image-heavy document will often exceed that. Breaking it into smaller, still-complete parts lets you deliver the same content through the channels you already use, and because the splitting happens locally, the original document never needs to be uploaded to a third-party server.

How to use the PDF Splitter?

  1. Drop a document (up to 150 MB).
  2. Choose Chunk Size or Custom Pages mode.
  3. Set the chunk size or enter page ranges like 1-8.
  4. Click Download and choose PDF or ZIP.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is the PDF Splitter free?

Yes, free with no signup or watermarks.

Are my files uploaded to a server?

No. Splitting happens locally in your browser.

Is there a file size limit?

One file at a time, up to 150 MB.

Can I use this on my mobile phone?

Yes, it works in mobile browsers.