PDF Splitter
Split a PDF into selected pages or create one PDF per page in your browser.
Upload a PDF to Split
Drag and drop a PDF here, or click to browse. You can extract specific pages or split every page into its own PDF.
How to use PDF Splitter
Upload one PDF file into the splitter
Check the detected total page count
Choose whether to extract specific pages or split every page into its own PDF
Enter pages like 1,3,5-8 if you are extracting a custom range
Process the file and download either the extracted PDF or a ZIP of individual pages
Privacy note: All PDF splitting runs locally in your browser using pdf-lib and client-zip. No PDF data is sent anywhere.
Deep Dive & Guides
Sometimes a document is too much of a good thing. You have a 50-page annual report but only need the three pages that mention your department. Or you have a multi-page contract and only need to send the signature page to a client. A PDF splitter online gives you the surgical precision to extract exactly what you need and discard the rest.
Document security is the biggest concern when splitting PDFs. Many users are forced to upload sensitive data to third-party servers just to extract a single page. ReverseToolkit changes the game by bringing the processing power to you. Our tool splits your PDFs entirely in your browser, meaning your data never leaves your device and your privacy is never compromised.
This guide explains the different ways to split a PDF, the best practices for document security, and how to use our tool to extract pages in seconds.
Depending on your goal, you might need a different splitting strategy. Our tool supports the most common professional needs.
Extract Specific Ranges: This is the most common use case. You enter the page numbers you want (e.g., 1, 5, 10-15) and the tool creates a new PDF containing only those pages. This is perfect for pulling chapters from a book or sections from a report.
Split Every Page: If you have a scanned document where every page is a separate invoice or receipt, you can split the entire PDF into individual one-page files. This is a massive time-saver for administrative assistants and accountants.
Remove Pages: While not a "split" in the traditional sense, you can achieve this by extracting everything except the pages you don't want. This is useful for removing cover pages or blank pages before sharing a final document.
Does splitting a PDF make it smaller?
Yes, significantly. If you extract 2 pages from a 100-page PDF, the new file will be much smaller. This makes it easier to send via email or upload to portals with strict file size limits. For even more reduction, follow up with our PDF Compressor.
Using the ReverseToolkit PDF Splitter is straightforward and takes less than a minute.
- Upload your PDF. Drag and drop the file into the tool.
- Choose your mode. Select either "Extract Ranges" or "Split Every Page."
- Enter your pages. If you are extracting, type the page numbers separated by commas. Use a dash for ranges (e.g., 2, 4-6).
- Click Split PDF. The tool processes the file instantly on your device.
- Download your result. If you split into multiple files, they will be delivered in a convenient ZIP archive.
Is there a file size limit for splitting?
The limit is determined by your browser's memory. Most modern browsers can handle PDFs up to 100MB without any issues. For extremely large files, the tool may take a few extra seconds to process.
Can I split a PDF that is password protected?
No. For security and legal reasons, you must unlock the PDF before our tool can read the page structure. This ensures that only authorized users can modify the document.
Are my split files saved on your server?
Never. All processing happens in your browser. We don't see your original PDF, and we don't see your extracted pages. Your privacy is 100% guaranteed. Once you close the tab, the data is gone forever.
Get only the pages you need. Use the ReverseToolkit PDF Splitter to extract and organize your documents with total security.