Split PDF
Extract pages or split a PDF into separate files
Drag & drop PDF files here
or click to browse · Max 10MB per file
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How to split a PDF online
Need to pull out specific pages from a long document? PDFRift lets you extract individual pages or custom page ranges from any PDF — all within your browser. Whether you are isolating a single invoice from a batch, pulling chapters from an e-book, or separating a signed page from a contract, the process takes seconds and keeps your data completely private.
Step-by-step
- Upload your PDF using the dropzone above.
- Choose "Extract all pages" to get each page as a separate file, or switch to "Custom ranges" to specify exactly which pages you need.
- Download individual files or grab them all at once.
Why split PDFs in the browser?
Splitting a PDF on a remote server means uploading potentially sensitive content and waiting for the server to process it. PDFRift runs the entire operation locally using pdf-lib, so there is no upload step, no server-side storage, and no privacy risk. The split files are generated instantly in your browser memory and are ready to download the moment processing finishes.
Common use cases
Extracting invoices
Accounting departments often receive a single PDF containing dozens of invoices. Split them into individual files for easier filing and record-keeping.
Sharing specific pages
Pull out just the pages you need from a report or presentation to share with colleagues who do not need the full document.
Reducing file size
If you only need a few pages from a large document, splitting is an effective way to create a smaller file without compressing images.
Tips for splitting PDFs
- Use the "Extract all" option when you need every page as its own file — it is faster than entering ranges one by one.
- Page ranges use standard notation: "1-3" extracts pages 1, 2, and 3.
- You can create multiple ranges in a single operation to get several smaller PDFs at once.
Frequently asked questions
Can I split a password-protected PDF?
You will need to remove the password first. Use the Protect PDF tool to unlock the file, then come back here to split it.
Does splitting change the page quality?
No. Pages are extracted without re-encoding, so every element stays exactly as it was in the original file.
Is there a page limit?
PDFRift can handle PDFs with hundreds of pages. Performance depends on your device, but most documents process in under a second.