Can I split a PDF into more than two parts?

Yes. Add as many split points as you like — between any pages — to create any number of output files from a single source document.

What happens to the original PDF?

The original PDF is never modified. The tool reads it locally in your browser and generates new output files, leaving the source completely untouched.

How are the output files delivered?

All output PDFs are packaged into a single ZIP archive that downloads automatically. Each file is named with the source filename and the page range it contains.

Is there a file size limit?

There is no page limit. File size limits apply per plan: 80 MB for free accounts and 250 MB for Pro users.

Can I split a password-protected PDF?

No. Remove the password first using the Unlock PDF tool on this site, then upload and split the unlocked version.

Can I extract just one specific page?

Yes — place split points on both sides of that page to isolate it as its own output file. Alternatively, use the Extract Pages tool to select specific pages by clicking thumbnails.

What is the difference between Split and Extract Pages?

Split divides the entire document at the points you specify, producing multiple output files. Extract Pages lets you cherry-pick individual pages from anywhere in the document into a new single PDF.

Can I split a scanned PDF with images?

Yes. The tool works with any valid PDF — scanned image PDFs, text PDFs, mixed content, and digitally created files are all supported.

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What is Split PDF?

Split PDF is a free, browser-based tool that divides a single PDF document into multiple separate files — exactly where you choose. Unlike basic splitters that only cut at fixed intervals, this tool gives you precise visual control: upload your document, see thumbnail previews of every page, then click the scissors icon between any two pages to place a split point. Pages are colour-coded instantly to show which output file each one belongs to, so you can preview the exact result before committing to anything.

Add as many split points as you like to produce any number of output files, or switch to Quick Split modes: split every N pages for uniform chunks, or extract every page as its own individual PDF. This is especially useful for separating monthly bank statements that were scanned into one long file, splitting a combined research document into chapters, dividing a company report into sections for different departments, or breaking up a large PDF to satisfy email attachment limits.

All processing runs entirely in your browser using WebAssembly and pdf-lib — your PDF is never uploaded to any server. This makes the tool completely safe for confidential contracts, financial records, tax documents, personal IDs, and any material where cloud processing would be a security risk. Output files are packaged into a single ZIP archive and downloaded in one click.

Need to go further? After splitting you can compress the output files, merge specific parts back together, or convert individual pages to images — all on this site without any upload.

How It Works

Upload your PDF using the drag-and-drop area or file picker. The tool renders thumbnail previews for every page. Hover between any two thumbnails and click the scissors icon to place a split point — pages immediately change colour to show which output file they will belong to. Add multiple split points anywhere. Use Quick Split to specify a fixed page interval or select "Every page" to extract all pages individually. A summary shows exactly how many output files will be created. Click "Split & Download" to build all output PDFs in the browser and receive them as a ZIP archive.

How to Use

Upload your PDF

Drag your PDF file onto the upload zone or click to browse. The tool reads the file locally — nothing is sent to any server.

View page thumbnails

Every page is rendered as a thumbnail preview with colour-coding. You can see exactly how many pages the document contains before splitting.

Place split points

Hover between any two pages and click the scissors icon to add a split point. Click an active scissors icon to remove it. Add as many split points as you need.

Or use Quick Split

Choose "Split every N pages" to divide into equal chunks, or "Every page" to extract each page as its own PDF — no manual split points needed.

Download as ZIP

Click "Split & Download" to generate all output PDF files in the browser and download them as a single ZIP archive.

Who Uses This Tool

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Bank Statements

Separate a year's worth of monthly bank or credit card statements that were exported as a single combined PDF.

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Books & Reports

Divide a long scanned book, thesis, or annual report into individual chapters or sections for easier distribution.

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Business Distribution

Send only the relevant section of a combined report to each department, client, or stakeholder.

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Email Size Limits

Break a large PDF into smaller parts to get under email attachment limits when you cannot compress further.

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Form Separation

Separate individual completed forms from a batch scan — each form saved as its own PDF for filing.

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Study Materials

Split a large course packet or textbook scan into separate topic files for easier reference and note-taking.

Why Choose This Tool

Precise Visual Split Points

Click between any two pages to cut there — you see the colour-coded result before downloading. No guessing required.

Multiple Split Modes

Manual split points, fixed-interval Quick Split, or extract every page — three modes for every scenario.

100% Private — No Uploads

WebAssembly runs the entire process in your browser. Your PDF never reaches our servers, making it safe for sensitive documents.

Any Number of Output Files

Add as many split points as you need to produce 2, 10, or 50 output files from a single source document.

Single ZIP Download

All output PDFs are bundled into one ZIP archive — no clicking "download" twenty times for a large split.

Connects to a Full Toolkit

After splitting, compress, convert, rotate, or watermark the output files — all browser-based tools on the same site.

Key Benefits

Place split points precisely between any two pages with a single click

Visual colour-coded preview clearly shows output file boundaries

Quick Split modes: every page individually, or every N pages uniformly

100% private — no file upload, no server processing, fully browser-based

All output PDFs packaged into one convenient ZIP download

No page count limit — split documents of any length

Free up to 40 MB — sign up free for 80 MB, upgrade to Pro for 250 MB

Works on all modern browsers on desktop and mobile devices

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