Split PDF Online

Extract the pages you need from a PDF into a new file – free, private and mobile-friendly.

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About Split PDF

Quick answer

Split PDF extracts selected pages or ranges into a smaller PDF. Select the PDF, enter the required page ranges, run the split, then download the output.

iLikePDF's Split PDF tool lets you extract the pages you need from a PDF into a new file – free and without any software. It is a good fit for send only the relevant pages of a long contract or report, remove a cover sheet or an unrelated attachment before sharing and pull one chapter out of a scanned book. You may also know it as split pdf online, free split pdf.

Everything happens in your browser: your files are not uploaded to our servers. It is private by design, quick to use and mobile-friendly.

Full walkthrough: How to Split a PDF and Extract Only the Pages You Need

Conceptual illustration of the Split PDF workflow: select a file, set options and download the result
Split PDF: conceptual illustration of the workflow, not a screenshot.

How to Use Split PDF

  1. Choose the PDF. Open it in a viewer first to note the page positions you need.
  2. Type the range, for example 2-4, 9. Commas separate ranges; hyphens mark a run of pages.
  3. Select Split & Download PDF to save a file that contains only those pages.
  4. To create several separate files, run the tool once per range.

Before & After

Before using Split PDF - your original file(s)

Before (Your original file(s))

  • Files as you have them
  • Nothing has been changed yet
After using Split PDF - new result file

After (New result file)

  • A new file downloads to your device
  • Your original stays untouched

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Supported Input and Output

Split PDF Features

  • ✅ 100% free – no payment, no sign-up, no watermark.
  • ✅ No software – split pdf online straight in your browser.
  • ✅ Private by design – your file is processed on your device, not uploaded to our servers.
  • ✅ Original kept – a new file is created.
  • ✅ Works on mobile and desktop – Android, iPhone, Windows and Mac.

Who Should Use Split PDF?

  • Students – Combine, split and organise notes, assignments and study material.
  • Job Seekers – Put resumes, certificates and ID proofs in the order a form expects.
  • Professionals – Prepare contracts, reports and invoices for sharing.
  • Small Businesses – Send clean, ordered documents to customers and suppliers.
  • General Users – Keep personal papers tidy and easy to share.

Use Cases and Output Checks

Common uses

  • Send only the relevant pages of a long contract or report.
  • Remove a cover sheet or an unrelated attachment before sharing.
  • Pull one chapter out of a scanned book.

Check the output

  • The page count equals the number of pages you listed.
  • The first and last extracted pages are the ones you wanted.
  • No neighbouring page with unrelated personal or business data slipped in.
  • Page positions match the viewer's page count, not the numbers printed on the paper.

Limitations and Troubleshooting

  • The tool exports one combined file per run; it does not create a separate file for each range.
  • Viewer page positions can differ from printed page numbers when a document has a cover or roman-numeral pages.
  • Encrypted or damaged PDFs cannot be opened.

Common problems

Accepted inputOne PDF file (.pdf).
Page rangeType pages and ranges separated by commas, for example 1-3, 5, 8-10. Default value is 1-2.
OutputOne new PDF named split-.pdf containing only the listed pages, in the order you typed them.
Invalid rangesNumbers outside the document are ignored. If nothing valid is typed, page 1 is exported, so check the result.
File handlingThe processing code runs in your browser. The page loads the pdf-lib library from the unpkg CDN when it opens; the tool code does not send your PDF to a server.
ProblemWhat to try
Only page 1 was exportedThe range could not be read. Use digits, commas and hyphens only, and keep numbers within the page count.
Wrong pages extractedCount from the first physical page, not from the printed number.
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Quick Summary

FeatureDetails
Tool nameSplit PDF
Cost100% free
Software requiredNo
File uploadNo – processed in your browser
Supported devicesMobile & desktop
Best forSend only the relevant pages of a long contract or report

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Disclaimer

Split PDF is for personal and educational use. Check your local laws and your organisation's rules before you process copyrighted or sensitive documents. Results depend on your file and browser, so always check the output before you use it.

FAQs – Split PDF

1. Split PDF kaise use karein?

Apni file select karein, settings check karein aur “Split & Download PDF” button dabayein. Result neeche dikhega; phir Download par tap karein.

2. Kya Split PDF free hai?

Haan, iLikePDF ka Split PDF tool bilkul free hai. Koi payment ya signup nahi chahiye.

3. Kya main mobile se Split PDF use kar sakta hoon?

Haan, yeh tool mobile-friendly hai. Aap Android ya iPhone ke browser se bhi Split PDF use kar sakte hain.

4. Kya meri file upload hoti hai?

Nahi. Yeh tool aapke browser me chalta hai; aapki file iLikePDF ke server par upload nahi hoti. (Kuch features ek helper library CDN se load karte hain, lekin aapki file unme nahi jaati.)

5. What does Split PDF do?

Split PDF extracts selected pages or ranges into a smaller PDF. Use it when the required result matches this operation; keep a separate copy of the source.

6. How do I use Split PDF online?

Select the PDF, enter the required page ranges, run the split, then download the output. Open the downloaded result before sending it to someone else.

7. Which source should I prepare for Split PDF?

Prepare a readable PDF and note the actual page positions. Start with a file that opens correctly in its usual viewer. A renamed extension does not convert the underlying format.

8. What should I check in the Split PDF output?

Check that the intended pages are present, in order, without extra private pages. Keep the original until the result has passed these checks.

9. How do I enter separate page ranges?

The page shows a range pattern such as 1-3, 5, 8-10. Check the document’s total page count before entering the numbers.

10. Are printed page numbers the same as PDF positions?

Not always. Covers and introductory pages can shift the numbering. Use the page position shown in a PDF viewer when selecting ranges.

11. Does splitting erase pages from my original?

A downloaded split result is a separate file. Keep your original and choose a different filename when saving to avoid replacing it accidentally.

12. Can splitting remove unwanted pages?

Yes, extracting the pages you want produces a copy without the omitted pages. Check every output page before sharing the smaller document.

13. Can I extract just one page?

Select that page’s position as the range, then inspect the single-page output. Do not use a printed chapter number without checking its position.

14. Does splitting make scanned text searchable?

No. Extracting a scanned page keeps its image content. Text recognition is a separate OCR operation.

15. Can I split a document into many separate files?

Some implementations create one selected-page PDF, while others create multiple files. Check the available output controls before planning a batch workflow.

16. Will splitting preserve form fields and signatures?

Preservation depends on the parser and the source. Test interactive fields and signature validity; keep the original for records that require them.

17. Why might Split PDF fail on a large file?

Complex scanned documents and broad ranges can require more memory than expected. Close unnecessary tabs and test a smaller non-confidential sample to separate a file-specific problem from a browser problem.

18. When is Split PDF useful?

Extract a chapter, send selected invoices or prepare a shorter application attachment. Confirm the recipient’s requirements before preparing the final version.

19. What can I do after using Split PDF?

Related next steps include Merge PDF, Rotate PDF, Compress PDF. Choose one only when you need that additional operation. Review the a PDF containing selected pages before applying another change, and retain your source copy.