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How to split a PDF into separate files

Splitting a PDF is the quickest way to send only the part someone needs, or to break a large file into pieces that fit an upload limit. Everything happens in your browser.

Steps

1. 1

   Open Split PDF

   Go to the Split PDF tool and add your PDF.

2. 2

   Choose how to split

   Under How should it be split? pick One file per page, Extract a page range into one file, or Fixed number of pages per file.

3. 3

   Fill in the detail

   For a range, type pages such as 1-3, 7. For a fixed size, enter the number of pages per file, for example 5.

4. 4

   Run and download

   Run the tool and download the result. When it makes several files, download each one from the results list.

Tips

• To pull out one set of pages as a single new PDF, Extract PDF pages is a shorter route.
• Page 1 means the first page of the file, not the number printed on the page.
• Splitting does not change your original file.

Questions

How do I write a page range?

Use numbers and ranges separated by commas, for example 1-3, 7. Spaces do not matter.

Is the quality affected?

No. Pages are copied across as they are, so text stays sharp and searchable.