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How to Split PDF Pages — Extract, Separate, or Split by Range

Learn three ways to split a PDF: extract specific pages, separate all pages, or split by custom ranges.

How to Split PDF Pages — Extract, Separate, or Split by Range

Three Ways to Split a PDF

1. Extract a Page Range

Enter a range like "1-5" to extract the first five pages into a new PDF. You can also use complex ranges like "1-3, 7, 10-15".

2. Select Individual Pages

Click on page thumbnails to select exactly which pages you want. The visual preview makes it easy to pick the right pages.

3. Split All Pages

Create a separate PDF for each page. Perfect for when you need to process or send individual pages. Downloads as a ZIP file.

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Upload your PDF — Drag and drop or click to browse
  2. See page previews — Thumbnails load automatically so you can see each page
  3. Choose your split method — Page Range, Select Pages, or Split All
  4. Process — Splitting happens instantly in your browser
  5. Download — Get your split PDFs individually or as a ZIP

Common Use Cases

  • Extract a chapter from a textbook PDF
  • Remove cover pages before sharing a document
  • Separate invoices from a combined monthly statement
  • Pull specific pages for a presentation
  • Split a scanned document into individual pages for filing

Tips

  • Use page range "2-" (no end number) to get everything from page 2 onward
  • The preview thumbnails help you verify you are selecting the right pages
  • Split PDFs maintain the original quality — no re-compression occurs
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