Split PDF

Split a PDF without uploading a thing

Add one PDF, choose how you want it split, and download the result. Everything happens on your device: the pdf-lib library loads from this site — never a third-party CDN — the first time you add a PDF, reads how many pages it has, and builds the new files when you split. There is no account, no watermark, and no page cap. You can open this page, disconnect from the internet, and it still works.

There are four ways to split. Extract pages pulls a set of pages you name — like 1-3, 5, 8-10 — into one new PDF, in the order you list them. Split into ranges treats each comma group as its own file, so 1-5, 6-10 gives you two PDFs. Every N pages cuts the document into equal chunks, with a shorter final chunk if it does not divide evenly. Burst turns every page into its own one-page PDF. When a split produces more than one file, they are bundled into a single ZIP so you download once.

What travels into the split files — and what doesn't

The pages themselves are copied across faithfully: text stays selectable, and each page keeps its own size. Each new PDF is given fresh, minimal information of its own — it is not stamped with the title, author, or other document properties of the file you split. That is a small privacy plus: metadata from the original is left behind rather than carried forward. A live preview line tells you exactly what you will get — how many pages, and how many files — before you build anything.

One honest limit: a PDF that is password-protected cannot be read without its password, so this tool cannot split it. Those files are named with a plain note asking you to unlock them first. Clickable page thumbnails, so you can pick pages by sight rather than by number, are planned for a later version; for now the page-range box does the job.

The full source code is public on GitHub (AGPL-3.0), and the privacy panel in the footer lists everything this page loads.

Questions

Can I split a PDF without uploading it?

Yes. The split runs in your browser using JavaScript this page loads from its own site. You can verify it: open your browser's DevTools Network tab while splitting — no PDF data leaves your device. There is no account and nothing to sign up for.

How do I extract specific pages from a PDF?

Choose the Extract pages mode and type the pages you want, such as 1-3, 5, 8-10. You get a single PDF containing exactly those pages, in the order you listed them.

How do I split a PDF into separate files?

Use Split into ranges and give each file its own comma group, like 1-5, 6-10 for two files. Every N pages and Burst also produce separate files. When there is more than one file, they arrive together in a single ZIP.

Can I split a PDF every N pages?

Yes. Choose Every N pages and enter a number. The document is cut into chunks of that many pages each; if the total does not divide evenly, the last chunk is simply shorter.

Are my PDFs uploaded to a server?

No. Nothing is uploaded, and no copy is kept. The file stays in your browser's memory only while the page is open, and the split files are built and downloaded entirely on your device.

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