Split a PDF Into Multiple Files (Free, No Software)

You have a 40-page PDF. You need pages 12–18. Nobody wants to print the whole thing or share a 15MB file when 2 pages will do. Splitting a PDF takes about 15 seconds if you use the right tool.

How to Split a PDF Online for Free

1. 1Open our PDF Splitter tool.
2. 2Upload your PDF — drag and drop or click to browse.
3. 3Choose your split method: by page range, by every page, or at fixed intervals.
4. 4Click Split and download. Individual files or a ZIP of all pages, your choice.

Three Ways to Split, Depending on What You Need

Most splitting tools offer one method. Here's when each one is actually useful:

• By page range: 'Give me pages 5–12 as one file.' Best for pulling out a chapter, a specific section, or an attachment that got buried inside a longer document.
• Every page as its own file: Useful when each page is a separate document that got combined — like scanned receipts or individual invoices. You'll get a ZIP file with one PDF per page.
• At intervals: Split every N pages. A 100-page document split every 25 gives you four 25-page files. Good for batch processing.

What About Password-Protected PDFs?

You'll need to remove the password first. Use our PDF Password Remover, save the unlocked version, then split it. Takes an extra minute but there's no way around it — the password lock prevents any tool from modifying the file.

Common Reasons People Split PDFs

• A 200-page report where you only need the executive summary (pages 1–4).
• Bank statements where each month is a separate page and you need to share one month with your accountant.
• A scanned document with multiple contracts that got merged accidentally.
• Removing a cover page or appendix before sharing.
• Extracting a single form from a packet.

After Splitting: Check the Files

Always open the split files before closing the browser tab. Occasionally, page numbering off by one (especially with PDFs that have blank cover pages or Roman numeral front matter) means you grabbed one page too many or missed your target. Takes five seconds to verify.