How do I extract pages from a PDF?

Drop your PDF into the tool, then enter the pages you want in the range field, for example '1-3, 5, 8' to get pages 1, 2, 3, 5, and 8. Click Extract to download the new PDF.

Can I extract non-consecutive pages?

Yes. Separate individual pages and ranges with commas. For example '1, 3-5, 10' extracts pages 1, 3, 4, 5, and 10.

Is the extracted PDF the same quality as the original?

Yes. Pages are copied directly from the source PDF without re-encoding, so there is no quality loss.

Is this tool free to use?

Yes, completely free. No account required. Each PDF can be up to 100 MB. Larger files are rejected with a clear error before any processing starts.

Can I check which pages will be extracted?

Yes. Pages in your range get a blue outline in the thumbnail grid, and a line under the range field lists them, for example 'Selected: pages 1, 2, 3, 5'.

Extract Pages from PDF

Upload a PDF, enter the page numbers you want to keep (e.g. 1-3, 5, 7-9), and download the extracted pages as a new PDF. All processing happens in your browser.

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How it works

Your PDF is parsed by pdf-lib in the browser. The range expression you type (for example '1-3, 5, 8') is converted into a sorted list of page indices, and pdf-lib copies those pages, in their original order, into a brand new document. Links to pages you left out are removed, and a form field spanning pages keeps only its parts on the copied pages, so the left-out pages' content does not come along. The result is saved as a Blob you can download immediately.

Processing runs in your browser

All processing happens inside your browser tab. pdf-lib handles everything in memory; our servers are not involved at any point. You can verify this yourself in your browser's DevTools Network tab.

Related operations

For rejoining selected pages later, try merge PDF. To export each page as an image, use PDF to image. For turning sideways pages upright before splitting, see rotate PDF.

Frequently asked questions

How do I extract pages from a PDF?: Drop your PDF into the tool, then enter the pages you want in the range field, for example '1-3, 5, 8' to get pages 1, 2, 3, 5, and 8. Click Extract to download the new PDF.
Can I extract non-consecutive pages?: Yes. Separate individual pages and ranges with commas. For example '1, 3-5, 10' extracts pages 1, 3, 4, 5, and 10.
Is the extracted PDF the same quality as the original?: Yes. Pages are copied directly from the source PDF without re-encoding, so there is no quality loss.
Is this tool free to use?: Yes, completely free. No account required. Each PDF can be up to 100 MB. Larger files are rejected with a clear error before any processing starts.
Can I check which pages will be extracted?: Yes. Pages in your range get a blue outline in the thumbnail grid, and a line under the range field lists them, for example 'Selected: pages 1, 2, 3, 5'.

Last reviewed September 30, 2026

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