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Split PDF Online — Separate Pages Without Uploading Files
Need to pull a chapter out of a long report, or break a scan into one PDF per page? This PDF splitter runs entirely in your browser. Your file never gets sent to our servers — handy for contracts, payslips, and anything you would not put in a random cloud uploader.
Pick a page range to export one new PDF, or split the whole document so each page becomes its own file. That second option is useful when you only need to email or archive a few pages from a big bundle.
No account, no watermark on our side. If you later need the pieces back together, use merge PDF once you are done editing.
How to Split a PDF in Three Steps
Quick workflow — most people finish in under a minute.
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Upload your PDF
Drag a file onto the box or click to browse. We only read page count and bytes locally.
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Choose range or full split
Use “Page range” for one continuous section (for example pages 5–12). Use “Every page” when you need separate PDFs for each sheet.
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Download the result
One file for a range, or multiple downloads for per-page split. Files save straight to your device.
If you need non-contiguous pages (e.g. 2, 7, and 15 only), extract PDF pages is built for that.
Why Use This PDF Splitter?
Same engine as our other tools: local processing, no queue, no “free trial” gate on basic splits.
Privacy by design
Splitting happens with WebAssembly-style PDF handling in-browser — not on a remote worker farm.
Two split modes
Extract a contiguous range for a memo or appendix, or explode the file into single-page PDFs.
No signup
Open the tool, drop a file, leave. We do not need your email to split a PDF.
Readable page count
We show how many pages the PDF has before you choose a range — fewer mistakes on long documents.
Works on phones and desktops
Any modern browser on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, or Android.
Pairs with merge & compress
Trim with split, then recombine with merge or shrink with compress if the export is huge.
When People Split PDFs
Real tasks we see a lot: pulling exhibits from a packet, isolating a signed page, or cutting a textbook PDF into weekly chunks.
Legal & HR packets
Export only the signature pages or one exhibit instead of forwarding a 200-page board pack.
Finance & receipts
Split a monthly statement PDF into smaller pieces before attaching to email or ticket systems with size caps.
Education
Separate chapters for students, or one handout per lesson from a merged course reader.
Scanned stacks
One big scan from the office copier becomes tidy single-page PDFs for filing.
Before signing or stamping
Pull the page that needs a signature or redaction, then merge back after edits.
Archiving
Break oversized archives into parts that fit backup or email rules.
Practical Tips
Small habits that save time.
Locked PDFs
If the PDF asks for a password before opening, unlock it first with our unlock PDF tool, then split.
Heavy scans
Page splits from huge scans can still be large. Compress PDF after splitting if you need smaller attachments.
Odd page rotation
Fix sideways scans with rotate PDF before you split, so every export lands upright.
Putting pieces back
After cleanup, merge PDF combines splits into a single file again — useful after redacting or reordering.
Related PDF Tools
Splitting is half the story — combine, trim, or secure files without leaving AstraPDF.
Merge PDF
Join split files or chapters into one document.
Extract PDF pages
Pick non-adjacent pages in one go.
Compress PDF
Shrink bulky exports for email.
Rotate PDF
Straighten pages before or after splitting.
Add page numbers
Number sections after you recombine.
Protect PDF
Password-protect a merged or split file.