Split PDF
Break a PDF into smaller documents using one of six splitting modes. From simple page ranges to bookmark-based splitting, this tool handles every scenario for dividing a document.
How It Works
- Upload a single PDF file.
- Choose a split mode from the dropdown.
- Configure the mode-specific options (page ranges, selections, etc.).
- Click the process button.
- The result downloads as a single PDF or a ZIP archive depending on the mode and settings.
Split Modes
| Mode | Description |
|---|---|
| Range | Enter page ranges like 1-3, 5, 8-10. Multiple ranges produce separate PDFs in a ZIP. A single range produces one PDF. |
| Visual Select | Browse page thumbnails and click to select the pages you want. Selected pages are extracted into a new PDF. |
| Even / Odd | Extract only even-numbered or odd-numbered pages. |
| All Pages | Split every page into its own individual PDF file, downloaded as a ZIP. |
| Bookmarks | Split at bookmark boundaries. Choose the bookmark level to control where splits occur. |
| Every N Pages | Split into chunks of N pages each (e.g., every 5 pages). The last chunk may have fewer pages. |
Features
- Six distinct splitting modes covering virtually every use case
- Visual page selector with lazy-loaded thumbnails
- Bookmark-aware splitting with level filtering
- ZIP output option for range and visual modes
- Handles page ranges with mixed syntax (
1-3, 5, 8-10) - Warning when N-page splits result in uneven chunks
Use Cases
- Extracting a specific chapter or section from a large document
- Separating odd and even pages for double-sided printing workflows
- Breaking a book PDF into individual chapter files at bookmark boundaries
- Isolating specific pages (like a signature page) from a contract
- Splitting a compiled report into per-section files for distribution
Tips
- Multiple page ranges separated by commas (e.g.,
1-5, 10-15, 20-25) produce separate PDFs, one per range, bundled in a ZIP. - The bookmark split mode requires the PDF to actually contain bookmarks. If none are found, you will get an error message.
- The "Download as ZIP" checkbox in Range and Visual modes lets you get individual PDFs per page instead of a combined file.