How to Split a PDF (Extract Pages) for Free
Sometimes you only need a few pages out of a long PDF. Splitting extracts exactly the pages you choose into a fresh file — here's how, free and without uploading anything.
Last updated: July 2026
To split a PDF, open a splitter, choose your file, and type the pages or ranges you want to extract — for example 1-3, 5, 9-10. The tool builds a brand-new PDF containing only those pages, in that order. Because it runs in your browser, the document is never uploaded to a server.
Extract pages or page ranges from a PDF into a new file — free, private and entirely in your browser. No uploads, no sign-up.
Step by step
- Open the free Split PDF tool.
- Choose your PDF file.
- Enter the pages or ranges to extract, e.g. 1-3, 5, 9-10.
- Download the new PDF with just those pages.
How do I specify pages?
Use single page numbers and ranges separated by commas — like 1-3, 5, 9-10. The new PDF keeps the pages in the order you list them, so you can reorder while you extract.
Is it private?
Yes. Unlike most online PDF tools that upload your file, this splits the document locally in your browser, so nothing leaves your device.
FAQ
Can I split a large PDF?
Yes — the only limit is your device's available memory.
Are my files uploaded?
No, splitting happens entirely in your browser.
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