Split PDF
Separate one PDF into multiple documents or extract specific pages.
How it works
Upload PDF
Select the PDF file you want to split into separate pages.
Choose Pages
Extract all pages or specify a custom range of pages.
Download
Download individual pages or a ZIP archive of all extracted pages.
About This Tool
JustConvert's Split PDF tool lets you divide large PDF documents into individual pages or extract a specific range of pages — all from your browser with no software needed. It's perfect for pulling out a single contract from a lengthy bundle, extracting a chapter from an eBook, or breaking a multi-invoice PDF into separate billable files.
Use the Extract All Pages mode to generate every page as its own separate PDF, or switch to Custom Range and enter page numbers like 1-3, 5, 8-10 to extract only the pages you need. Multiple extracted pages are packaged into a convenient ZIP file.
- Extract every page as an individual PDF
- Custom page ranges using comma-separated notation
- Output files downloaded in a ZIP archive
- No page-count limit — split any size PDF
- Original page content, fonts, and images are unchanged
- Completely free, no sign-up required
Which split mode do you actually need?
Two different jobs hide inside the phrase "split a PDF," and picking the right mode saves cleanup later. Choose Extract All Pages when you want every page as its own file — useful for breaking a batch of scanned receipts or a multi-invoice export into separate documents. Choose Custom Range when the source is one document and you only want part of it, such as pulling pages 5–8 (a single contract) out of a 40-page bundle. If your goal is the opposite — keep the document whole but drop a few junk pages — use Remove Pages instead.
Writing page ranges that work
Custom Range accepts individual pages and hyphenated spans together, for example 1-3, 5, 8-10. A few rules keep it predictable:
- Pages are 1-based — the first page is
1, not0. - A span like
8-10is inclusive, so it returns pages 8, 9 and 10. - Separate selections with commas; spaces around them are ignored.
- Numbers beyond the document length are skipped, so
1-999on a 12-page file simply returns all 12 pages.
What splitting changes (and what it doesn't)
Splitting is a structural copy: each extracted page keeps its original text layer, fonts, images, and resolution, so nothing is re-compressed or degraded. The output is a set of standalone PDFs, bundled into a ZIP whenever there is more than one. What it cannot do is open an encrypted file — remove the password with Unlock PDF first — and it will not re-flow or edit content. If you need to edit the words rather than separate the pages, convert to Word instead.
Split, Remove, or Merge — which one fits
| You want to… | Use | What you get back |
|---|---|---|
| Turn every page into a separate file | Split → Extract All Pages | One PDF per page, in a ZIP |
| Pull a few pages out of a big file | Split → Custom Range | One PDF containing just those pages |
| Delete junk pages but keep the document | Remove Pages | Same document, minus the chosen pages |
| Combine several PDFs back into one | Merge PDF | A single PDF built from many |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I split a PDF into individual pages?
Upload your PDF, select Extract All Pages mode, then click Process. Every page becomes a separate PDF file packaged into a ZIP download.
Can I extract just a few pages from my PDF?
Yes. Choose Custom Range and enter the pages you want, for example "1-3, 5, 8-10". Only those pages will be included in the download.
What is the maximum PDF size I can split?
Files up to 150 MB can be split. For larger files, consider using our Compress PDF tool first to reduce the size before splitting.
Will splitting a PDF affect the text quality or images?
No. Splitting is a structural operation — pages are extracted exactly as-is. Text remains searchable and images keep their original resolution.
Can I split a password-protected PDF?
No. You need to remove the password first using our Unlock PDF tool, then split the unlocked file.