Split PDF
Drop a PDF, get a ZIP archive with one PDF per page.
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How to split a PDF
Why split a PDF?
A PDF is a container, and often the thing you actually need is one part of it. A 60-page scanned batch from the office scanner arrives as a single file, but each invoice inside it belongs to a different supplier and a different accounting entry. A signed contract comes back as one document, but the only page your co-signer still needs is the signature sheet. A textbook chapter, a single form buried in a government packet, one exhibit in a legal bundle — in every case the fastest path is to break the file apart and keep the pages that matter.
This tool takes a single PDF and turns each page into its own standalone document, then packs everything into one ZIP archive so you download once instead of page by page. The split is lossless: each page is copied out byte-for-byte, so text stays selectable and searchable, images are never re-compressed, and vector graphics are untouched. It runs in a Rust service over an encrypted TLS connection, the uploaded bytes are auto-deleted the moment the ZIP is returned and are never shared, and a content-hash cache makes repeat splits of the same file instant. No watermark, no signup, no upsell.
How the page ranges and file names work
The tool splits on every page boundary: a 12-page PDF comes back as twelve files. Each file is named with a zero-padded index — page_001.pdf, page_002.pdf, page_003.pdf and so on — which matters more than it sounds. Zero-padding keeps the pages in the correct visual order in any file browser; without it, page_10.pdf would sort before page_2.pdf. Because the numbering is predictable, it's easy to grab exactly what you want after the fact: to keep pages 5 to 8 of a report, split the file, pull page_005 through page_008 out of the ZIP, and if you need them as a single document, run those four through Merge PDF. To isolate one page, just take the single file you need and discard the rest.
Common reasons people split a PDF
• Scanned batches — one scan session often produces a single multi-page PDF; splitting separates it back into one file per invoice, receipt, or form.
• Contracts and agreements — pull out just the signature page or a specific annex to send to a co-signer without forwarding the whole document.
• Reports and papers — extract one chapter, one appendix, or a single figure to share or archive on its own.
• Forms and paperwork — isolate the one page a portal actually asks for instead of uploading a 20-page packet.
• Study material — break a combined lecture handout into per-topic files you can annotate separately.
• Legal and admin bundles — separate exhibits or attachments so each can be filed, labelled, or emailed independently.
Split, or one of the neighbours?
| Goal | Tool | Output |
|---|---|---|
| Break a file into single pages | Split PDF | One PDF per page, in a ZIP |
| Join several PDFs into one | Merge PDF | A single combined PDF |
| Make a heavy PDF smaller | Compress PDF | A leaner PDF, same pages |
| Fix pages that are sideways | Rotate PDF | The same PDF, re-oriented |
| Turn photos or scans into a PDF | JPG to PDF | One PDF, one image per page |
Tips for a clean split
A few habits make the result easier to work with. If the file is larger than 50 Mb — usually a heavy scan — run Compress PDF first, then split the leaner copy. If the document is password-protected, remove the encryption (open it and re-save without a password) before uploading, since a locked file can't be read apart. And if you only need a contiguous stretch of pages back as a single file, split first and then merge just those pages: it's faster and more reliable than trying to eyeball a range in a bulky viewer.
Frequently asked
Is it free?
Yes, no signup, no watermark, no daily quota. Every split is free.
What's the max file size?
50 Mb per PDF. If your file is larger, run it through Compress PDF first, then split the leaner copy.
How many pages can it handle?
Up to 1000 pages per file. Each page becomes its own PDF in the ZIP.
How do the file names work?
Pages are numbered with a zero-padded index — page_001.pdf, page_002.pdf, and so on — so they sort correctly in any file browser, even past page 99.
Can I extract just one page or a range?
The current version splits every page into its own file. To keep only a few, split the document and delete the pages you don't need, or extract a range by splitting and then merging the pages you want back together.
Does splitting reduce quality?
No. Each page is copied out losslessly — text stays selectable, images are not re-compressed, and vector graphics are untouched.
Does it work with scanned PDFs?
Yes. Image-based (scanned) PDFs split exactly like text PDFs — each scanned page becomes its own file.
Can I split a password-protected PDF?
Not while it's locked. Open the file, re-save it without a password, then upload the unprotected copy.
Are my files stored?
No. Files travel over an encrypted TLS connection, are processed in memory, and are discarded the moment the ZIP is sent back.
What's the output format?
A single ZIP archive containing one PDF per page (page_001.pdf, page_002.pdf, …).