Split PDF
Split a PDF into separate files by page range, or extract single pages.
- Split by range, by every N pages or by bookmark
- Extract single pages with one click
- Original quality kept, nothing re-encoded
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orFiles are encrypted in transit and deleted automatically after processing.
About the Split PDF tool
Split PDF lets you pull a chapter, an invoice or a signature page out of a large document without touching the rest. Select ranges visually and download the pieces individually or as a ZIP.
Break a large PDF into smaller files by selecting a page range, splitting at fixed intervals, or extracting every page on its own. This makes it easy to share only the sections that matter.
How to split a PDF
- 1Upload the PDF you want to divide into smaller files.
- 2Choose a split method, such as a custom page range, fixed intervals, or one file per page.
- 3Download the resulting files individually or as a single zip archive.
When splitting a PDF makes sense
Splitting is useful when you only need to send a few pages from a long report, when a scanned batch contains multiple separate documents stapled together digitally, or when you want to isolate a chapter or form from a larger file. Extracting by range is best for pulling out one continuous section, while splitting every page apart suits documents where each page needs to be filed or processed separately.
The extracted pages keep their original resolution, text, and formatting, so quality is unaffected by the process. Files are handled over an encrypted connection and deleted from the server after your download completes, with no account needed. Output size scales with the number of pages you extract, so splitting a 100-page file into ten sections produces ten proportionally smaller PDFs.
Why use PDF Leader for Split PDF
Fast
Most files are processed in a few seconds, even large ones.
Private
Encrypted transfer and automatic deletion after processing.
Any device
Runs in the browser on desktop, tablet and phone.
No limits
No watermarks, no page caps and no forced sign up.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between splitting by range and splitting every page?+
Splitting by range groups selected pages into fewer, larger files, such as pages 1-10 as one document, while splitting every page creates a separate single-page PDF for each page in the original file.
Can I extract multiple non-consecutive page ranges at once?+
Yes, you can define several ranges in one session and each will be produced as its own output file.
Will the split files keep the original formatting?+
Yes, each extracted page retains its original text, images, and layout exactly as it appeared in the source PDF.
How do I download many split pages at once?+
When splitting produces multiple files, you can download them together as a single zip archive instead of one at a time.
Can I split a password-protected PDF?+
The password needs to be removed first, since the file must be readable before its pages can be separated.
Does splitting reduce the file size of each part?+
Each split file is roughly proportional to the number of pages it contains, so extracting fewer pages naturally produces a smaller file than the original.