Split PDF Free — Per Page, Range or Every N
Three modes: split into single pages, extract custom ranges like "1-3, 5, 8-10", or chunk into equal N-page files. Browser-only, batch ZIP download. No upload, no signup, no watermark.
Drop a PDF to split
Splits run locally — your file never leaves your browser
About this tool
WRRK's PDF splitter breaks a single PDF into multiple smaller files using three flexible modes. Page extraction is powered by pdf-lib and runs entirely in your browser — no upload, no queue, no "please wait while we process" modal. The tool reads the source PDF once, copies the pages you select into new PDF documents, and returns each one as a downloadable blob.
The three modes cover the three real reasons people split PDFs: extracting individual pages from a long scan, pulling specific sections (like clauses 3, 7, and 12 of a contract), or chopping a long manual into fixed-size chapters. The range parser supports natural syntax — "1-3, 5, 8-10" produces three output files, exactly as you'd write it on paper.
How to split a PDF (5 steps)
- Drop your PDF. Drag and drop the PDF, or click Choose PDF. The tool reads it and shows the page count.
- Pick a mode. Every page (one PDF per page), By range (e.g. 1-3, 5, 8-10), or Every N pages (chunks of equal size).
- Configure. Type your ranges or set the chunk slider. The tool previews how many output files you'll get.
- Split. Click Split PDF. Each output is built locally in your browser using pdf-lib.
- Download. Grab files individually, or click Download all as ZIP to get the whole batch in one archive.
When to split a PDF
- Pulling a single signed page out of a long contract
- Breaking a 200-page manual into chapter-sized chunks
- Extracting only the pages you need to email under a size cap
- Separating a multi-page bank statement by month
- Splitting a scanned book into one PDF per chapter for OCR
- Sharing only specific exhibits from a court bundle
- Removing blank or duplicate pages by re-extracting valid ranges
Frequently asked questions
+−How do I split a PDF into separate pages for free?
Drop the PDF, pick 'Every page', then click Split PDF. Each page becomes its own file, and you can download them individually or as a single ZIP.
+−Can I split a PDF by a custom range like 1-3, 5, 8-10?
Yes. Switch to 'By range' and type a comma-separated list. Each comma-separated item becomes one output PDF — so '1-3, 5, 8-10' produces three files of 3, 1, and 3 pages respectively.
+−How does 'Every N pages' work?
It chunks the PDF into equally sized files. Set N=2 on a 10-page PDF and you get five 2-page files. The last file is shorter if pages don't divide evenly.
+−Is my PDF uploaded to your server?
No. Splitting runs in your browser using pdf-lib. Your file is read locally, the new PDFs are created in memory, and nothing is sent over the network.
+−Why is the output file larger than I expected?
When pdf-lib copies pages it brings along their referenced objects (fonts, images, color profiles). A single 1-page extract from a heavy PDF can be larger than a typical 1-pager because the embedded font subset still has to ship.
+−Can I split password-protected PDFs?
If a PDF is encrypted, the tool tries to load it with the ignoreEncryption flag. If decryption fails, you'll see an error and need to remove the password first using the original credentials.
+−Does the split PDF have a WRRK watermark or fewer pages on the free plan?
No. There's no watermark, no daily limit, and no premium tier. The output is exactly the pages you asked for — clean, unmodified.