PDF Split | Extract Pages from PDF (Free, Local Processing)
Select and extract specific pages or ranges (e.g., 1-3, 5, 8-10) from a PDF to create a new file. Processing runs entirely in your browser for speed, privacy, and no uploads.
How to Use This Tool
- 1
Upload your PDF file
- 2
Enter page numbers or ranges (e.g., 1-3, 5, 8-10)
- 3
Preview and verify the selected pages
- 4
Click "Split PDF" to create a new file
- 5
Download your extracted PDF and do a quick QA check
Use Cases & Examples
Extract report sections
Split long reports and export only the pages you need.
Separate scanned documents
Turn multi-page scans into smaller, targeted files.
Extract chapters or manuals
Divide eBooks or manuals by chapters or sections.
How PDF Split Works
pdf-lib loads the source PDF and builds a new file with only the selected pages.
Page ranges are parsed, validated, deduplicated, and ordered before extraction.
All processing is done client-side for speed and complete privacy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.Is it safe to split PDFs online?
A. Yes—everything runs locally in your browser so files never leave your device.
Q.How do I select specific pages?
A. Enter page numbers or ranges separated by commas, like 1-3, 5, 8-10.
Q.Does splitting affect PDF quality?
A. No—pages are copied without re-encoding, so quality remains unchanged.
Q.Can I split password-protected PDFs?
A. No—unlock encrypted PDFs before splitting.
Q.How many pages can I extract?
A. Up to around 100 pages depending on your device memory.
Related Tools
Explore more developer tools
PDF Merge | Combine PDF Files (Free, Local Processing)
Combine multiple PDFs into one document instantly. Runs locally in your browser for privacy, speed, and zero uploads.
PDF to Image | Convert PDF to PNG/JPG (Free, Local Processing)
Convert PDF pages into PNG or JPG images instantly. Everything runs locally in your browser—no uploads or data sharing.
Image to PDF | Convert JPG/PNG to PDF (Free, Local Processing)
Turn JPG and PNG images into a single PDF instantly. Private, fast, and fully local—no uploads or servers involved.