Split PDF

Separate one page or a whole set for easy conversion into independent PDF files.

How do I split pdf?

Quick Answer: Upload the PDF you wish to split. Choose whether to extract specific pages or split the document into fixed ranges. Download your new, separated PDF files as a ZIP archive.

How to use Split PDF

  1. Upload the PDF you wish to split.
  2. Choose whether to extract specific pages or split the document into fixed ranges.
  3. Download your new, separated PDF files as a ZIP archive.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I extract just one page from a large PDF?

Yes, you can easily specify a single page number or a custom range (e.g., pages 4-7) to extract.

Will the split files retain original quality?

Yes, the individual pages are extracted flawlessly without any loss in resolution or text quality.

How do I download multiple split files?

When you split a document into multiple parts, we will conveniently package them into a single ZIP file for easy downloading.

Split PDF — Specifications

Free file size limit
10 MB per request, no account required
Pro file size limit
2 GB per request
Price
Free — Pro from $4.99/month
Watermark
None, on any plan
Account required
No
Transfer security
256-bit SSL
File retention
Deleted automatically within 2 hours
Installation
None — runs in the browser
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, ChromeOS
Input formats
PDF
Output format
ZIP of individual PDFs
Split modes
Every page, fixed page count, or custom ranges

When to use Split PDF

  • Pulling one signed page out of a long agreement.
  • Separating a combined bank statement into monthly files.
  • Splitting a scanned batch where several documents were fed through together.

Troubleshooting Split PDF

I only wanted a few pages, not every page.

Use the custom range mode rather than the split-every-page mode.

I got a ZIP instead of a PDF.

Splitting produces multiple files, so they are delivered as a ZIP. Extract it to get the individual PDFs.

Related tools

Is TheyLovePDF a free alternative to iLovePDF for Split PDF?

Yes. TheyLovePDF runs Split PDF free in the browser with no watermark, no account, and no daily operation cap. Files travel over 256-bit SSL and are deleted automatically within 2 hours.

Free iLovePDF Alternative — Split PDF

iLovePDF limits free accounts to a set number of tasks per day and asks you to sign in for larger files. TheyLovePDF applies no daily task limit, adds no watermark, and requires no account for files up to 10MB — Pro raises that to 2GB. Both run entirely in the browser; neither needs an install.