How do I split a PDF by page range?

Load your PDF, then type a range like '2-6' or '1, 3-5, 8' in the range field. Click Extract to download a new PDF containing only those pages.

Can I specify multiple ranges at once?

Yes. Use commas to separate ranges. For example '1-3, 6-8' gives you pages 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, and 8 in the output PDF.

Does the page order in the output match my range input?

Pages always appear in their original order, whatever order you type them in, and a page listed twice appears once. To change the order, run the result through the Reorder PDF pages tool.

What happens if I enter a page number that doesn't exist?

Page numbers that are not in the PDF (0, or higher than the total page count) are left out, and the tool lists them under the range field. A range that runs past the last page stops at the last page. Only pages that exist are included in the output.

Can I use this on mobile?

Yes. Tap the upload button to select a PDF from your device. The range input and Extract button work the same on mobile and desktop.

Split PDF by Page Range

Enter a page range to split out from your PDF. Type ranges like '1-5' or combine them like '1-3, 7, 9-12'. The selected pages are downloaded as a new PDF.

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How it works

The range field accepts shorthand like '1-5' or '1-3, 7, 9-12'. The tool expands that into a sorted list of page indices, dropping duplicates, and pdf-lib copies those pages from the source document into a new document in their original order. Links between the copied pages keep working, and references to the other pages are cut, so their content does not come along.

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 split a PDF by page range?: Load your PDF, then type a range like '2-6' or '1, 3-5, 8' in the range field. Click Extract to download a new PDF containing only those pages.
Can I specify multiple ranges at once?: Yes. Use commas to separate ranges. For example '1-3, 6-8' gives you pages 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, and 8 in the output PDF.
Does the page order in the output match my range input?: Pages always appear in their original order, whatever order you type them in, and a page listed twice appears once. To change the order, run the result through the Reorder PDF pages tool.
What happens if I enter a page number that doesn't exist?: Page numbers that are not in the PDF (0, or higher than the total page count) are left out, and the tool lists them under the range field. A range that runs past the last page stops at the last page. Only pages that exist are included in the output.
Can I use this on mobile?: Yes. Tap the upload button to select a PDF from your device. The range input and Extract button work the same on mobile and desktop.

Last reviewed September 30, 2026

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