Free PDF Splitter — Extract Pages from a PDF
Pull specific pages out of a PDF, or split every page into its own file. Free for 3 splits per day; files are processed in memory and never stored.
Getting the page-range syntax right
The page field accepts a comma-separated list of individual pages and dash-separated ranges, resolved left to right exactly as written. 1-3,5 means "pages 1 through 3, then page 5" — four pages total, in that order. Leaving off the number after the dash, like 8-, means "page 8 through the last page of the document," which is handy when you don't know or don't want to count the total page count. Because pages come out in the order you list them rather than being automatically sorted, listing a range out of numeric order — or the same page twice — is a deliberate feature, not a bug: entering 5,5 extracts page 5 twice into the output, useful if you specifically need a duplicate.
Common reasons to split a PDF
- Pulling one chapter or section out of a long report to share on its own.
- Separating a scanned batch of multiple documents back into individual files.
- Extracting just the signature page from a contract.
- Breaking a large document into per-page files for distribution ("every page separately" mode).
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I write a page range?
Use commas and dashes: 1-3,5 takes pages 1 through 3 plus page 5. An open range like 8- means "page 8 to the end". Pages are extracted in the order you list them.
What does "every page separately" produce?
A ZIP archive containing one single-page PDF per page of the original (page-1.pdf, page-2.pdf, …). Handy for distributing individual pages.
Can I list the same page twice to duplicate it?
Yes — entering something like 5,5 extracts page 5 twice into the output PDF, since pages are added in exactly the order you list them rather than deduplicated.
Are my files stored?
No. The PDF is split in server memory, the result streams back as your download, and nothing is written to disk or kept.
Can I remove the daily limit?
Yes — a one-time $2.99 purchase unlocks unlimited use of all four PDF tools (merge, split, compress, and PDF to image) permanently.