Split a PDF into pieces, locally

Sometimes you have a long PDF and only need a few pages from it — a chapter from a scanned book, one invoice out of a dozens-of-pages statement, or a single appendix from a dense contract. The tool above splits (some say divides, others cut) the document exactly how you need it: either one separate page per file, or custom ranges written simply, like 1-3,5,7-9. The result always comes as a .zip archive, ready to download, without the original document ever passing through an external server.

How it works, in 3 steps

1. 1

   Upload the PDF

   Select the file you want to split; the tool immediately shows you how many pages it has.

2. 2

   Choose a split mode

   One separate page per file, or custom ranges (e.g. 1-3,5,7-9).

3. 3

   Download the .zip

   You get every resulting piece, each a valid PDF, bundled into a single archive.

Frequently asked questions

What format are the resulting files?

Each piece is a valid, independent PDF, delivered together inside a .zip archive.

How do I write a page range?

Separate with commas and use a dash for ranges, e.g. 1-3,5,7-9.

What's the difference between splitting and extracting pages?

Splitting produces multiple files out of the original document. If you just want a few pages pulled into a single new file (without keeping the rest), the right tool is PDF Pages.

Can I split a PDF with hundreds of pages?

Yes, but on very large files, processing depends on your browser's memory — huge documents may take a few extra seconds.