Split PDF

Extract pages from a PDF. Choose specific pages like 1,3,5-7 or split every N pages. Free, private, all in your browser.

About Split PDF

Extract specific pages from a PDF or split a PDF into multiple files. Choose individual pages with ranges (e.g. 1,3,5-7) or split every N pages automatically. All processing in your browser.

Flexible Page Ranges

Use commas and dashes to specify exactly which pages to extract — like 1,3,5-7 or 2-10.

Split by Count

Automatically split a large PDF into smaller files by specifying how many pages per split.

Multiple Output Files

When splitting every N pages, each part downloads as a separate, properly named PDF file.

Instant & Private

PDF stays on your device. Splitting happens locally with pdf-lib — no uploads, no waiting.

📋 Common Use Cases

Extract Key Chapters

Pull specific chapters or sections from a long ebook or manual without redistributing the entire document.

Separate Invoices

Split a multi-page invoice PDF into individual invoice files for per-client billing and accounting.

Share Selected Pages

Extract only the pages you need from a large report to share relevant sections with stakeholders.

Divide Scanned Documents

Break a stack of scanned pages into separate files organized by document type or date range.

🪜 How to Use This Tool

  1. Upload your PDF
    Select the PDF file you want to split by clicking the upload area or dragging your file onto it.
  2. Choose extraction mode
    Select pages by custom range (e.g., 1-5, 8, 11-15) or extract every N pages automatically.
  3. Preview page selection
    Review the highlighted thumbnails to confirm you are extracting the correct pages from the document.
  4. Download extracted pages
    Click extract and download your new PDF containing only the pages you selected — processed instantly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this PDF tool really free?▼
Yes. Every PDF tool on iluv.tools is completely free. No signup, no account, no payment. Everything runs in your browser.
Are my PDF files uploaded to a server?▼
No. All PDF processing happens locally in your browser using the pdf-lib and PDF.js libraries. Your files never leave your device.
Do these PDF tools work offline?▼
Basic PDF tools (merge, split, compress, rotate, sign, watermark, protect, unlock, add page numbers, edit metadata, flatten, grayscale, crop, delete pages) work completely offline after the page loads. AI-powered tools like smart compression and PDF to Word require an internet connection.
Is there a file size limit?▼
Browser-based tools handle files up to ~100MB smoothly. Larger files may be slower depending on your device. For very large PDFs, try splitting them first, processing the parts, then merging.
Can I use these on mobile?▼
Yes. All PDF tools work on mobile browsers (iOS Safari, Android Chrome). Desktop is recommended for large files, but everything is functional on mobile.