How do I specify which pages to split out of a PDF?

Enter page numbers and ranges separated by commas, for example '1-3, 5, 7-9' extracts pages 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, and 9 into a new PDF. There are separate modes for extracting pages and removing pages. All processing runs in your browser using pdf-lib.

Is my PDF uploaded to a server?

All processing is done in your browser using pdf-lib. Our servers are not involved at any point.

Can I remove specific pages instead of extracting them?

Yes. Use the "Remove pages" mode to specify which pages to delete. The tool produces a PDF with those pages removed.

Is there a page count limit?

There is no hard limit. The tool processes entirely in browser memory. Very large PDFs may take a few seconds to load and process.

Split PDF

Split PDF is a PDF tool that extracts a subset of pages from a PDF into a new document. It accepts mixed page-range syntax like 1-3, 5, 7-9, offers an inverse "remove pages" mode, and outputs a new PDF instantly. The tool runs in your browser.

Drop a PDF here or click to browse

Dedicated pages

Direct links for specific split workflows.

Extract Pages from PDF

Extract specific pages from any PDF file. Enter the page numbers you want, and download the extracted pages as a new PDF. All processing runs in your browser.

Split PDF by Page Range

Split a PDF by page range. Enter any range, like 1-5, 3, 7-10, and download the selected pages as a new PDF. Free, private, all processing runs in your browser.

Remove Pages from PDF

Remove specific pages from a PDF. Enter the page numbers to delete, and download the result as a new PDF. Free, private, all processing runs in your browser.

Split PDF Without Uploading

Split a PDF file without uploading anywhere. Extract pages or page ranges locally in your browser using pdf-lib. No account required.

How to split a PDF

Drop your PDF onto the upload area or click to browse.
Enter the page range you want to extract, for example, "1-3, 5, 7-9".
Click "Extract pages" to generate a new PDF containing only those pages.
Download the extracted PDF.

Common uses

Extracting specific pages from a large report to share only the relevant sections, then merge PDFs to combine the extracted parts with other documents
Removing pages you do not need before sharing a document
Splitting a scanned document into individual pages or chapters, use PDF to image to convert individual pages to JPG or PNG

Technical specification

Algorithm or formula: Parses the page-range string into a sorted, deduplicated set of 1-based page indexes. pdf-lib's copyPages copies the selected pages into a fresh PDFDocument in their original order.
Browser API or library: pdf-lib for PDF write; standard File and Blob APIs for input and download.
Input limits: PDF up to 100 MB. Page-range syntax accepts single numbers, dash ranges, and comma separators (e.g., 1, 3-5, 8).
Output: New PDF (application/pdf) containing only the selected pages (or the unselected pages in remove mode), downloaded via Blob URL.
Known limitations: Internal hyperlinks pointing to pages not in the output become dangling. Bookmarks referring to dropped pages may be lost.

Frequently asked questions

Is my PDF uploaded to a server?: No. All processing is done in your browser using pdf-lib.
Can I split a PDF into individual pages?: Yes. Enter each page number separated by commas to extract them individually, or use a range like 1-10.
Can I remove specific pages instead of extracting them?: Yes. Use the "Remove pages" mode to specify which pages to delete. The tool produces a PDF with those pages removed.
Is there a page count limit?: There is no hard limit. The tool processes entirely in browser memory. Very large PDFs may take a few seconds to load and process.

Reviewed and tested May 26, 2026.