Split PDF
Extract pages from your PDF or split it into multiple files. Processed securely on your device.
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or drag and drop them here
What PDF splitting does — and when extracting pages is the right move
Splitting takes one PDF and pulls selected pages out into their own standalone documents. You load a file, the tool reads its page count locally, and you type which pages you want using plain numbers, comma-separated lists, or hyphenated ranges such as 1, 3, 5-10. Leaving the field empty extracts every page. Each selected page becomes its own single-page PDF: extract one page and it downloads directly as a file; extract several and they arrive together in a ZIP archive.
The most common reason to split is sending less than everything. A contract runs forty pages but only the signed signature page needs to go to the notary. A scanned packet holds ten certificates and each family member needs their own. A report contains one chart page worth sharing with a colleague who should not see the rest. Splitting also helps with reorganization — pull pages out individually, then use the Merge PDF tool to assemble them in any order.
The entire operation happens in your browser's memory with pdf-lib: your file is parsed locally, chosen pages are copied into fresh one-page documents, and the results download from your device. Nothing is uploaded, so confidential contracts, medical records, and financial statements stay private. Your original PDF is never modified — splitting always produces new files alongside it.
How to Split PDF Pages Online
Extract specific pages or page ranges from a PDF file locally in your browser.
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Upload PDF Document
Select or drag and drop your PDF document into the secure split tool.
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Specify Page Range or Extraction Mode
Choose whether to extract all pages separately, select specific page numbers, or enter custom page ranges (e.g., 1-5, 8, 11-14).
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Split and Download
Click 'Split PDF' to process the document in-browser and download your extracted PDF files.
How to split a PDF into separate files, step by step
From loading your document to unzipping individual pages, the whole flow takes well under a minute.
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Open the Split PDF tool
Navigate to the Split PDF page in any modern browser. The tool works entirely on your device, so there is nothing to sign up for and no upload wait.
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Select your PDF
Drag one PDF onto the drop zone or click it to browse your device. This tool processes a single document at a time; once loaded, an info card appears showing the file name, size, and total page count.
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Note the total page count
Check the page count shown under the file name before writing your range. Page numbers that fall outside this count are ignored during the split, so knowing the real length prevents surprises.
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Enter the pages to extract
In the pages field, list what you want using the format 1, 3, 5-10 — commas separate entries and a hyphen marks a consecutive run. Leave the field empty if you want every page split out into its own file.
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Click Split into Files
Press the orange split button and give it a moment while the pages are extracted locally. If none of the numbers you typed match real pages, the tool tells you the range is invalid instead of producing empty output.
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Download and open the result
Extracting a single page downloads one PDF named after your original plus the page number. Extracting multiple pages downloads a ZIP bundle; unzip it and you will find one standalone single-page PDF per page you requested.
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Verify and repeat if needed
Open one of the extracted files to confirm you grabbed the right pages. Use Start Over to clear the tool and run another pass on the same document with a different range — your original file stays untouched throughout.
100% Client-Side Privacy Guarantee
Unlike other online PDF converters, Rupix operates on a zero-upload architecture. All PDF processing occurs locally in your browser memory using WebAssembly. No document bytes are ever uploaded to any server.
Engine Specifications
Supported Input
Standard PDF (.pdf)
Output Format
Separated PDF Document(s)
Processing Engine
pdf-lib (Client-Side JS)
Execution Sandbox
Zero-Knowledge In-Browser Execution
Browser Compatibility
Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, Mobile
Max File Size
Unlimited (Device RAM Bound)
Why use Rupix Split PDF?
Extract single pages, custom ranges, or all pages into separate PDFs
Instant client-side extraction with zero network latency
100% private — files remain in your local browser sandbox
High-speed page copying preserving vector graphics and bookmarks
No file size caps or registration requirements
Download extracted pages individually or as a combined bundle
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I extract specific non-consecutive pages from a PDF?
Yes, you can enter comma-separated pages or hyphenated ranges like '1, 3, 5-7' to extract exactly the pages you need.
Are my sensitive documents uploaded to any server?
Never. All page extraction operations are performed client-side using JavaScript and pdf-lib in your browser. Your files never touch a remote server.
Will hyperlinks and vector graphics be preserved in extracted pages?
Yes, all vector shapes, typography, and embedded annotations from the original pages are preserved intact.
Can I download all extracted pages as individual files?
Yes, you can download pages as separate individual PDF files or bundled together.
How do I write the page range correctly?
Use commas between entries and a hyphen for consecutive runs: 1, 4, 9-12 means page 1, page 4, then pages 9 through 12. Spaces after commas are fine, duplicates are collapsed automatically, and entries beyond the document's page count are skipped. If nothing valid remains after those rules are applied, the tool alerts you rather than delivering an empty result.
Does a range like 5-10 become one file or six?
Six — this tool produces one standalone single-page PDF for every page you select, so a range expands into individual files delivered inside one ZIP. That design suits jobs like distributing certificates or archiving pages separately. If you want pages 5 through 10 kept together as one six-page document, extract them here, then combine the pieces with the Merge PDF tool.
Will the extracted pages keep their original quality?
Yes. Each page is copied structurally into a new document rather than re-rendered, so text stays selectable, fonts remain embedded, and images keep their native resolution. Output files follow a predictable naming pattern — your original file name plus the page number — which makes matching extracted pages back to the source document straightforward when you work with several at once.
Can I split a password-protected PDF?
Encrypted files generally fail to process correctly because their content streams are locked, and the tool will show an error instead of usable output. The reliable path is to open the document in the reader or app where you normally enter its password, save or print an unprotected copy to a new PDF, then bring that copy here to split. Keep the protected original untouched.