Split PDF
Separate a PDF into individual pages or sections
How it works
Upload your file
We process it instantly in your browser
Download your result in one click
Your files stay private. All processing happens locally in your browser. Files are never uploaded to any server.
How to Use Split PDF
Sometimes you need just part of a document — a single chapter, a few pages for a colleague, or each page as its own file for a bulk workflow. PDF Mate's split tool lets you divide any PDF into exactly the sections you need, with no server upload and no quality loss.
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Upload your PDF
Click "Select File" or drag your PDF into the upload area. The tool will display the total page count so you can plan your split.
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Choose how to split
Split every page into its own file, extract a specific range (e.g., pages 5–12), or enter custom ranges separated by commas (e.g., 1-3, 7, 10-15).
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Click "Split PDF"
The split runs in your browser. Depending on the document size, this takes a few seconds. No file is uploaded to any server.
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Download your files
Download each split file individually, or download all of them at once as a ZIP archive.
Pro Tips
- ✓Use custom ranges to extract only the pages you need — great for pulling a single chapter from a large report.
- ✓Splitting every page is useful when you need to process pages individually, such as uploading to a system with a 1-page-per-file limit.
- ✓After splitting, you can use the Merge tool to recombine specific pages in a new order.
- ✓If you only need a handful of pages, Extract Pages may be faster than splitting the whole document.
All split files are generated locally in your browser. Nothing is sent to any server, making this safe for confidential contracts, financial documents, and medical records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I split a PDF into specific page ranges?
Yes. Enter custom page ranges (e.g., 1-5, 8, 11-15) and the tool will create a separate PDF for each range you specify.
Can I split every page into its own file?
Yes. Choose the "Split every page" option and the tool creates one PDF file per page, all downloadable as a ZIP.
Will splitting a PDF reduce quality?
No. Splitting is a lossless operation. Pages are extracted exactly as they appear in the original. No content is altered.
Is there a page limit for splitting?
There is no built-in page limit. The tool runs in your browser, so very large documents (500+ pages) may take longer depending on your device.
Can I split a password-protected PDF?
No — the PDF must be unlocked first. Use the Unlock PDF tool to remove the password, then split the unlocked file.
What happens to the original file after splitting?
Your original file is untouched. The split files are new documents downloaded to your device. Nothing is stored on any server.