Split PDF Guide
Extract specific pages and create a smaller PDF that is easier to upload, email, and store.
Splitting a PDF is the fastest way to keep only the pages you need. It is perfect for sending a short section of a report, extracting signature pages, or meeting upload limits on portals that reject large files.
Ready to split a PDF now? Use Split PDF.
When to split a PDF
PDFs often contain extra pages, blank scans, long appendices, or multiple documents combined into one file. Splitting lets you pull out only what matters.
- Extract a few pages from a long report or ebook
- Keep only the signed pages of a contract
- Remove blank backs from scanned documents
- Create smaller PDFs for upload size limits
- Separate a multi document scan into clean sections
The original file stays unchanged. You download a new PDF made from the pages you selected.
Step by step splitting workflow
- Open Split PDF.
- Upload your PDF.
- Select the pages or page ranges you want to extract.
- Run the split and download the new PDF.
If you need multiple outputs, repeat the process with different page ranges and name each file clearly.
Tips for clean results
- Double check page order by opening the original PDF first
- If your scan is sideways, rotate first and then split
- For emails and portals, splitting into smaller files can improve upload success
- If the PDF is too large, consider compressing after splitting
Related tools
- Rotate PDF to fix sideways pages before splitting
- Compress PDF to reduce file size after extracting pages
- Merge PDF to combine split parts into a new order
- Delete PDF Pages if you prefer removing pages instead of extracting
Frequently asked questions
Does splitting change fonts or formatting?
No. The output pages are copied as they are. Fonts, layout, and images stay the same.
Can I split a large PDF into smaller parts?
Yes. Splitting is a common way to produce smaller files that are easier to upload and email.
How long are my files stored?
Files are stored only long enough to create the output and keep the download available briefly. After a short period they are deleted automatically as described in the Privacy Policy.