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Split PDF

Extract page ranges or split all pages into separate documents.

Cut a document at any page range and get clean, separate files back.

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Accepted formats: PDF

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Guide & Tutorial

How to Split a PDF Online — Free PDF Splitter Guide

Splitting a PDF file allows you to extract specific pages, separate chapters, or divide large documents into smaller, more manageable files. Free PDF Maker's Split PDF tool makes it effortless to split any PDF online for free — with no account needed and full privacy since everything runs in your browser.

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. 1

    Upload Your PDF

    Click 'Select Your PDF Document' or drag and drop your PDF file. The tool accepts any PDF up to 50 MB.

  2. 2

    Choose a Split Mode

    Select how you want to split: by specific page ranges (e.g., 1-3, 5, 7-9), extract all pages as individual files, or select specific pages to extract.

  3. 3

    Click Split PDF

    Hit the split button. Our tool processes the document instantly and packages your extracted pages into a ZIP archive.

  4. 4

    Download Your Files

    Download the ZIP file containing your split PDF pages or page ranges. Extract and use them as needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I split a PDF into individual pages?

Choose the 'Extract all pages' option after uploading your PDF. Every page will be exported as a separate PDF file inside a ZIP archive.

Can I extract a specific page range from a PDF?

Yes. Use the 'Ranges' mode and type your desired page ranges (e.g., '1-5, 8, 11-15') to extract exactly the pages you need.

Will splitting a PDF reduce the quality?

No. Splitting simply extracts pages without recompressing or altering any content, so quality is fully preserved.

Is there a page limit for PDF splitting?

You can split PDFs with up to 500 pages. The file size limit is 50 MB.

Why Use Free PDF Maker?

  • Split by page range, page number, or extract all pages
  • Download results as a neat ZIP archive
  • Completely free with no watermarks added
  • 100% private — no server upload required
  • Preserves original page quality and formatting
  • Works on all devices and browsers

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Whether you need to extract one page or split a 200-page manual into separate chapters, Free PDF Maker's Split PDF tool gets it done instantly and privately. No installs, no sign-up — just upload, split, and download.

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Split PDF — Free PDF Maker: Whether you need to extract one page or split a 200-page manual into separate chapters, Free PDF Maker's Split PDF tool gets it done instantly and privately. No installs, no sign-up — just upload, split, and download.