Split PDF
Split a PDF into several files by pages, bookmarks, size, text or in half.
or drop files here
Runs on your device — your files are not uploaded.
Free: files up to 200 MB · 1 file per task · 15 of 15 free tasks left today. See plans
To split a PDF, add it to Split PDF, choose how to cut it (page ranges, every few pages, bookmarks, size or text) and select Split PDF; each part downloads as its own file.
How to split a PDF in 3 steps
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Choose your PDF file, or drop it anywhere on the page.
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Pick a mode (Pages, Bookmarks, Size, Text or In half), then set its options.
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Select Split PDF and download a ZIP or the individual files.
What can Split PDF do?
- Pages mode: split every N pages, or enter ranges such as 1-4, 8-10, 13, 15-.
- Merge your ranges into one file, or split after the pages you select.
- Pages and In half run in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.
- Bookmarks, Size and Text run on our servers and files are deleted after 2 hours.
- Name output files with [BASENAME], [CURRENTPAGE], [PAGERANGE], [BOOKMARK_NAME] and [TEXT].
- Download a ZIP or each file on its own, up to 1,000 output files.
How do I split a PDF into multiple files?
To split a PDF into multiple files, pick the mode that matches how your document is built and select Split PDF.
- Pages cuts every N pages or at the ranges you type, such as 1-4, 8-10, 15-.
- Bookmarks makes one file per chapter: see Split PDF by bookmarks.
- Size keeps each part under a limit such as 1.5 MB.
- Text starts a new file when a value you choose, like an invoice number, changes: see Split PDF by text.
- In half cuts each page into two, which is useful for scanned book spreads.
Is there a way to split up a PDF without uploading it?
Yes: the Pages and In half modes of Split PDF run entirely in your browser, so the file never leaves your device. Bookmarks, Size and Text need our servers, because they read the document structure or recompress the file, and those files are deleted automatically after 2 hours.
What do I get after splitting?
Split PDF gives you a ZIP with every part, and you can also download the parts one at a time. Use the name pattern to produce names you can sort, for example BASENAME]_[PAGERANGE]. To pull just a few pages out into one new file, [Extract pages is quicker.
Frequently asked questions
Can you split a PDF into multiple files?
Yes. Split PDF cuts one PDF into separate files by page ranges, every N pages, bookmarks, file size or text. A single split can produce up to 1,000 files, which you download as a ZIP or one by one.
Can I split a PDF into two documents?
Yes. In Pages mode, enter two ranges such as 1-5, 6- and you get two PDFs. An open range like 6- runs to the last page.
Can Split PDF cut a single page in half?
Yes. The In half mode cuts each page down the middle or across into two pages, which suits scanned book spreads and A3 sheets.
Is my PDF uploaded when I split it?
Not in Pages or In half mode, which run in your browser. Bookmarks, Size and Text run on our servers; those files are encrypted in transit, deleted after 2 hours, and count against your free daily server task quota.
How are the split files named?
You set a name pattern. Placeholders include [BASENAME] for the original name, [CURRENTPAGE], [PAGERANGE], [BOOKMARK_NAME] and [TEXT], depending on the mode.
What are the free limits for splitting a PDF?
Free use covers one PDF of up to 200 MB per split. Pages and In half have no daily limit, while Bookmarks, Size and Text use the free daily server task quota. Premium raises the limits.
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Last updated October 23, 2026