Split PDF is a free, browser-only tool: Split a PDF into individual pages or custom page ranges. Your file is not uploaded to any server—processing runs locally. No account is required. Typical jobs finish in under 2 seconds on modern devices. Part of EssentialPDFTool's 24 client-side PDF tools with zero uploads.
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Split PDF

Split a PDF into individual pages or custom page ranges.

Files never leave your browser. 100% client-side. Zero uploads.

How it works

  1. 1

    Upload your PDF file.

  2. 2

    Choose your split method: by page range, every N pages, or individual pages.

  3. 3

    Click "Split" and download the resulting files as a ZIP or individually.

Why use our Split PDF?

100% Private

All processing happens in your browser. Files are never uploaded to any server.

No signup required

Use the tool instantly — no account, no email, no credit card needed.

Works everywhere

Runs on any device with a modern browser — desktop, tablet, or mobile.

No quality loss

Direct PDF manipulation preserves fonts, images, and vectors at original fidelity.

Frequently asked questions

Can I extract just a few pages from a large PDF?

Yes. Enter any custom range such as "2-5, 9, 12-15" and only those pages will be extracted.

What happens to the rest of the pages?

Pages outside your selection are simply excluded from the output — your original file is unchanged.

Can I split every page into a separate file?

Yes. Select "Split all pages" to get one PDF per page, downloaded as a ZIP archive.

Is there a page limit?

No. EssentialPDFTool handles PDFs with hundreds of pages directly in the browser.

Will bookmarks and links be preserved?

Bookmarks pointing to retained pages are preserved; those pointing to removed pages are omitted.

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