Split PDF
Split by ranges or one file per page for fast document extraction.
Category: Organize
Processing: On-device
Quota bucket: Core
Open interactive tool: /tools/split
How to use Split PDF
- Choose split mode: ranges for sections, or one file per page.
- Enter ranges using syntax like 1-5,8,12-.
- Review preflight output estimates and run limits before processing.
- Run split and download parts individually or as ZIP.
- Open a sample output file to validate page boundaries.
Tips
- Prefer range mode for large documents to keep file count manageable.
- Use one-per-page only when downstream systems need isolated pages.
- Name archived outputs by project and date.
Privacy: Your files never leave your browser. All processing runs on-device.
Full privacy model
Frequently asked questions
What does Split PDF change?
It creates new PDF files from selected page ranges or individual pages.
Is Split PDF private by default?
Splitting is local and does not require upload APIs.
What does Split PDF not protect?
It does not inspect legal sensitivity of selected pages.
Limitations
- Very large one-per-page runs are capped to prevent browser memory crashes.
- Invalid range syntax blocks execution until corrected.