Tool — Split

Split PDF

Extract pages, split by range, or divide into equal parts. Everything runs in your browser — no uploads needed.

Click to choose or drag a PDF here
Any size · Local only · Free

How to split a PDF online for free

PDFZero splits a PDF into multiple files, extracts a page range, or pulls out individual pages — all inside your browser. There's no upload to a server, no signup, and no watermark on the result. Because splitting runs locally using pdf-lib, your document stays fully private the entire time.

Steps to split a PDF

  1. Click the drop zone above and choose the PDF you want to split.
  2. Pick a method: By range (e.g. "1-3, 4-7, 8" creates one PDF per range), Every N pages (splits into equal chunks), or Pick pages (select exactly which pages to extract into one file).
  3. Click Split PDF — the new files are created in your browser instantly.
  4. Download each result individually, or grab all of them at once as a ZIP.

Why split a PDF?

Splitting is useful when you need to send just one chapter of a report, separate a scanned batch into individual documents, pull out a single invoice from a multi-page statement, or break up a large file that's too big for an email attachment.

Frequently asked questions

Can I split a PDF into more than two files?

Yes. Using "By range" you can create as many separate PDFs as you need by listing multiple ranges (e.g. "1-3, 4-7, 8-10"), and "Every N pages" automatically creates as many equal-sized files as the document allows.

Can I extract just a few specific pages, not a continuous range?

Yes. Use the "Pick pages" tab to click individual page numbers anywhere in the document. They'll all be combined into a single new PDF in the order you selected.

Is my PDF uploaded to a server when I split it?

No. The split happens entirely in your browser using WebAssembly. Your file is never transmitted anywhere, which keeps confidential or sensitive documents private.

How do I download all the split files at once?

After splitting, click "Download all as ZIP" to get every resulting PDF bundled into a single ZIP file, instead of downloading each one individually.

Is there a page limit for splitting a PDF?

No artificial limit — since processing happens locally on your device rather than a server, you can split PDFs of any length, though very large documents may take longer depending on your device's performance.