Split a PDF into Separate Files
Break one PDF into smaller files: one file per page, or one file for each page range you type, such as 1-3, 4-10, 11-. Your original stays complete and nothing is uploaded.
How to split a PDF
- 1Choose how to split. Pick Every page to get one PDF per page, or Custom ranges to decide exactly which pages go into each file.
- 2Type your ranges (optional). For custom ranges, separate files with commas: 1-3, 4-10, 11- creates three PDFs, the last running to the end.
- 3Add your PDF. Drop the file onto the box or tap to choose it.
- 4Download the parts. Each new file has a clear name, such as pages-4-10.pdf, so you can tell them apart.
Every page or custom ranges?
Every page is the right choice when each page stands on its own: a batch of scanned receipts, signed forms, or certificates saved in one file. You get page-1.pdf, page-2.pdf, and so on.
Custom ranges suit documents with sections. A 60-page report might become 1-4 (summary), 5-48 (main report), and 49- (appendices), so each audience receives only what they need.
How to write page ranges
Each comma-separated entry becomes one new PDF:
- 5 creates a file with only page 5
- 2-7 creates a file with pages 2 to 7
- 12- creates a file from page 12 to the last page, whatever the length
- 1-3, 1-10 is allowed: pages can appear in more than one output file
Page numbers versus printed numbers
Ranges count physical pages from the start of the file, not the numbers printed on the pages. A report with four pages of front matter may show "1" on what is really the fifth page. Check the page counter in your PDF viewer when you scroll to the page you need, and use that number.
Common reasons to split a PDF
- An upload form has a size limit and your scan is too big as one file
- You need to send one chapter or section without the rest of the document
- A bank or company sent a year of statements in one PDF and you want each month separately
- You want to count the words in one chapter with the PDF Word Counter
- You need to reorder pages: split, then merge the parts back in a new order
Split or remove pages?
If your goal is one shorter document without certain pages, Remove PDF Pages is quicker: you type the pages to delete and get one file back. Split is for when you need several files out of one.
Frequently asked questions
Does splitting change my original PDF?
No. Docsdom creates new files and never edits the file you added.
Will the split pages lose quality?
No. Pages are copied as they are, so text stays sharp and selectable.
What happens if I type a page that does not exist?
You will see a message telling you how many pages the PDF has, so you can correct the range.
Can I download all the parts in one go?
Each part has its own download button. For a large number of pages, custom ranges give you fewer, larger files to save.
Can I split a password-protected PDF?
Not while it is locked. If you know the password, use Unlock PDF first.
Is my document uploaded?
No. Splitting happens in your browser on your own device.