Step by step
- Open the PDF Splitter and choose your PDF. You will see how many pages it has.
- Choose Extract pages into one new PDF, Every page as its own PDF, or Split every few pages.
- If you are extracting, type the pages like
1-3, 7. - Press Split. One file downloads directly, several arrive together in a ZIP.
Which split mode to use
| You want | Mode | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Only a few pages | Extract pages into one new PDF | 2, 5-6 |
| Each page as its own file | Every page as its own PDF | 10 pages become 10 PDFs |
| Smaller parts for an upload limit | Split every few pages | Every 20 pages |
| Pages in a new order | Extract, then merge | Use PDF Converter, Merge |
Splitting to beat upload limits
Many portals only accept PDFs under a few megabytes. If compressing is not enough, split the file into parts of every 10 or 20 pages and upload them one by one. You can also compress each part afterwards with the PDF Compressor.
Tips
Page numbers in the box are the real page order in the file, not the numbers printed on the pages.
To combine the pages back in a different order, use Merge in the PDF Converter.
Sideways pages? Fix them with the PDF Rotator first.
Ready to try it?
The PDF Splitter is free, needs no sign up, and your files never leave your device.
Open the PDF SplitterFrequently asked questions
Does splitting lower the quality?
No. Pages are copied as they are, text stays text and images are not recompressed.
Is my PDF uploaded?
No. Splitting happens on your device in the browser.
Can I split password protected PDFs?
Encrypted PDFs usually need the password removed first in the program that created them.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. Pick the PDF from Files, split it and save the result back to Files.