Split PDF

Split a PDF into separate files

One long PDF, several smaller documents. Add the file above and Layers separates the pages in our secure workspace so you can keep or send only the parts you need.

Split a PDF right here

Processed in our secure workspace — your file stays private.

Drag a PDF here, or choose one from your files

What you get

Page by page or by range

Break a document into single pages or take one clean section out of it.

No quality loss

Pages are copied over exactly as they were.

Stays private

Your file stays in our secure workspace, which matters for contracts and records.

Pairs with compress

Splitting first is the reliable way to get a huge scan under an upload limit.

How to split a PDF into separate files

  1. 1

    Upload the PDF

    Drop the document onto the splitter at the top of this page.

  2. 2

    Choose how to split

    Separate every page, or pull out just the range you need.

  3. 3

    Download the pieces

    Save the resulting files — the original stays untouched in our secure processing layer.

Common questions

How do I split a PDF into individual pages?

Add the file above and choose to separate every page — you get one file per page.

Can I extract just a few pages?

Yes. Use the extract-pages tool to pull a specific range into its own document.

Does splitting damage the original?

No. The original file in our secure processing layer is never modified.

Is splitting free?

Yes, it runs in our secure workspace under the free daily allowance.

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