Split PDF

Extract specific pages or split into separate files.

Split PDF

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How to Split a PDF File Online

Extract specific pages or split a PDF into individual files — free and private.

1

Upload Your PDF

Drag and drop your PDF file into the upload area or click to browse your device.

2

Choose Pages

Extract all pages individually, or enter a custom range (e.g., 1-3, 5, 7-10).

3

Download Result

Click "Split PDF" and download your extracted pages. Everything stays on your device.

When Do You Need to Split a PDF?

Real-world scenarios where extracting pages from a PDF is essential.

Extracting Specific Chapters or Sections

Large PDFs like textbooks, research papers, or lengthy reports often contain more information than you need for a specific task. Splitting lets you extract just the relevant chapter or section, making it easier to share, annotate, or print only what matters — without wasting paper or sending a massive file via email.

Separating Scanned Documents

When you scan multiple documents at once, they often end up as a single PDF. Our split tool lets you separate each document into its own file, which is essential for organizing records, filing paperwork, or uploading individual documents to different online portals that have page-count or file-size restrictions.

Removing Sensitive Pages

Sometimes you need to share a PDF but certain pages contain sensitive or irrelevant information. Rather than editing the PDF, you can split out only the pages you want to share. Since all processing happens in your browser, even your sensitive documents remain completely private — nothing is ever uploaded to a server.

Why Split PDFs with FastConvert?

100% Private

Sensitive documents never leave your device.

Custom Ranges

Extract any combination of pages with flexible syntax.

Instant Processing

Split large PDFs in seconds with browser-based processing.

No Restrictions

Free forever — no sign-ups, watermarks, or page limits.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about splitting PDF files.

Upload your PDF, select "Custom Range," and enter the page numbers you need. You can use ranges like "1-5" for consecutive pages, individual numbers like "3, 7, 12," or a combination like "1-3, 5, 8-10."

Yes. Each extracted page retains all of its original content — text, images, links, annotations, and layout are preserved exactly as they appear in the source document.

Our tool works with unprotected PDFs. If your PDF has a password, you'll need to remove the protection first using a PDF editor before splitting it here.

No hard limit — you can split PDFs with hundreds of pages. The practical limit depends on your device's memory, but most modern devices handle large PDFs without difficulty.