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Split a PDF into separate files by page range, extract specific pages, or split every N pages. Download as ZIP in your browser.

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Drop a PDF file here or click to browse

Select a PDF to split or extract pages

Files processed locally — never uploaded
How it works

Run this tool in three short steps.

01

Upload PDF

Drop your PDF onto the upload area or click to browse. The file loads instantly in your browser.

02

Select pages or split mode

Pick pages from thumbnails, type a page range, or split every N pages. Switch modes as needed.

03

Download files or ZIP

Click Split PDF and download each file separately or grab them all as a single ZIP archive.

Questions

What people ask before they use this tool.

How do I specify which pages to extract?
Use "Extract pages" mode to visually pick pages from thumbnails, "By range" to type ranges like "1-3, 5, 8-10", or "Every N pages" to split evenly. Each selection creates a separate output file.
Can I split a PDF into individual pages?
Yes! In "Every N pages" mode, set N to 1 and every page becomes its own PDF. Or use "Extract pages" and select pages one by one.
Can I download all split files at once?
Yes. After splitting, click "Download as ZIP" to get all output files in a single ZIP archive. You can also download individual files.
Is there a page limit?
No hard limit. The tool handles PDFs with hundreds of pages. Very large files may take longer depending on your device.
Are my files uploaded anywhere?
No. PDF splitting happens in your browser using JavaScript, and your files are not uploaded to our servers during processing.
What happens to the original PDF after splitting?
Nothing. The tool only reads your original file to create the split outputs — it does not modify or delete the original. Your source file stays exactly as it was on your device.
How is this different from Adobe Acrobat?
Adobe Acrobat is part of a broader paid PDF workflow, while this tool focuses on splitting PDFs directly in the browser. It fits workflows where you mainly need page-range extraction or ZIP download without a heavier document suite.
Can I split a password-protected PDF?
The tool attempts to load encrypted PDFs using the ignoreEncryption option. In most cases, splitting will work. The output files will not retain the original encryption. To re-protect them, use our <a href="/protect-pdf">PDF Protect</a> tool.
Can I merge the split files back together?
Yes. Use our <a href="/merge-pdf">PDF Merger</a> to recombine any of the split output files into a single document.
Does splitting preserve links and annotations?
Yes. Each output file retains the page content, annotations, and formatting from the original. Internal links that point to pages outside the split range will no longer work in the output file.
Can I use this on my phone?
Yes. The tool works on any modern mobile browser. Thumbnail selection and page range input are fully touch-friendly.
What output file names are generated?
Output files are named based on the original filename plus the page range. For example, splitting "report.pdf" by pages 1-3 produces "report_pages1-3.pdf".
Can I split a PDF into chapters?
Use the "By range" mode and enter each chapter's page range separated by commas (e.g., "1-15, 16-42, 43-60"). Each range becomes a separate PDF file.
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Coda One's PDF Splitter lets you extract specific pages or split a PDF into separate files. Pick pages visually from thumbnails, specify page ranges like '1-3, 5, 8-10', or split every N pages. Download results individually or as a single ZIP file. Files are not uploaded to our servers during processing.

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