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Split PDF

Pick the pages to extract, or split every page into its own file.

Drop a PDF to split

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PDF up to 100 MB

How to split a PDF

Break a big PDF into smaller pieces: pull out just the pages you need, or split every page into its own separate file. It’s perfect for extracting a single chapter, form or receipt from a larger document.

  1. 1Open the Split PDF tool and upload your PDF.
  2. 2Choose “Extract selected pages” and click the pages you want, or pick “Split every page”.
  3. 3Click the action button and download your new PDF (or a ZIP of separate files).
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Split a PDF without uploading it

Splitting often involves exactly the documents you least want on someone else's server: contracts, statements, ID scans, reports. pdfcdf splits your PDF entirely in your browser — the file never leaves your device, nothing is stored anywhere, and there's no account or email required. Open the tool, pick your pages, download the result.

Everything is free with no page limits: split a 3-page letter or a 500-page report the same way. Your original file is never modified, so you can go back and pull out a different set of pages any time.

Two ways to split

Use “Extract selected pages” when you need one new document — a single chapter, a form from a larger pack, or just the pages relevant to one person. Use “Split every page” when each page should become its own file, such as separating a batch of scanned receipts or invoices that were scanned into one long PDF; you'll get a tidy ZIP with one PDF per page.

Need to keep several non-adjacent pages together, reorder them, or drop just a page or two? The Extract Pages, Organize Pages and Delete Pages tools cover those jobs.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the difference between extract and split every page?
“Extract selected pages” keeps only the pages you pick in one new PDF. “Split every page” turns each page into its own separate PDF, delivered as a ZIP.
Can I split out a page range, like pages 5–12?
Yes — choose “Extract selected pages” and click each page in the range. The preview thumbnails make it easy to see exactly what you’re selecting before you download.
Does splitting a PDF reduce its quality?
No. The selected pages are copied into the new file unchanged — text, images and formatting stay exactly as they were in the original.
Can I split a PDF on my phone?
Yes. The split tool runs in any modern mobile browser — pick your pages with a tap and download the result. No app needed.
Is pdfcdf free to use?
Yes. Every tool on pdfcdf is completely free, with no account, no watermarks, and no limits on how many files you process.
Are my files safe? Do they get uploaded?
Your files never leave your device. Every tool runs entirely in your browser, so your documents are processed locally and are never uploaded to a server or seen by anyone.
Do I need to create an account or sign up?
No. pdfcdf works instantly with no sign-up, no email, and no software to install — just open the tool and go.
Does it work on mobile phones and tablets?
Yes. pdfcdf runs in any modern browser on phones, tablets, Mac, Windows and Linux — nothing to download.

Split a PDF on your device

Where the file saves and what your operating system can do on its own both change from device to device. These guides cover the specifics:

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