How to Split a PDF into Separate Pages (Free)
Sometimes you only need part of a PDF: one chapter from a textbook, a single signed page from a contract, or a range of invoices from a long statement. Splitting a PDF lets you pull out exactly those pages into a new file — without any software and without uploading your document anywhere.
What splitting a PDF actually does
Splitting copies the pages you choose into a brand-new PDF and leaves the original untouched. Because the Kwiklr tool runs in your browser, the file is processed on your own device and never sent to a server, which makes it safe for sensitive documents.
How to split a PDF, step by step
- Open the Split PDF tool.
- Drop in your PDF file — the tool shows how many pages it has.
- Enter the pages you want, for example
1-3, 5, 8-10. - Click Extract and download your new PDF.
Tips for splitting cleanly
- Use ranges (
4-9) and single pages (12) together, separated by commas. - To keep only a few pages, list just those — everything else is left out.
- Need the opposite? Use Delete PDF Pages to remove pages instead.
Related tools
Merge PDF, Rotate PDF, Add page numbers.
Frequently asked questions
Does splitting change the original PDF?
No — the original stays intact and the selected pages are saved to a new file.
Is my file uploaded when I split it?
No. Splitting happens entirely in your browser, so the file never leaves your device.
How do I select pages to extract?
Type ranges and single pages separated by commas, such as 1-3, 5, 8-10.