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PDF Splitter – Split PDF Into Pages
Split a PDF into one file per page. Download all pages as a ZIP. Max 20MB per PDF. No sign-up required.
Daily limits: 7 for guests, 15 for signed-in users.
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- No registration required
- Files deleted immediately after processing
- Max 20MB per file
- Free to use
Your files are automatically deleted immediately after processing. No manual cleanup is required.
How it works
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Upload one PDF file (max 20MB).
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Click split. We create one PDF per page.
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Download the ZIP containing all pages. Your file is not stored.
Real-world ways people use PDF split
Accounts payable receives one 200-page statement PDF but only pages 14–19 belong to a dispute. Splitting isolates those pages into their own files for email without forwarding the entire packet. HR splits signed offer letters bundled in a batch scan so each employee’s PDF lands in the correct folder. Lawyers extract exhibits from a merged filing so clerks can bookmark them separately in the docket system.
After you split, you might need presentations or reports in slide form—try our convert PDF to PPT tool on the sections that started as slide PDFs. For light markups on a single unsplit file first, edit PDF online in the browser without uploading to a conversion server.
When splitting beats merging, deleting, or exporting
Split when recipients need only a subset of pages and you must keep the original pagination labels intact for reference. Use your PDF app’s delete-pages feature when the remainder should stay one document, and merge tools after splitting if you are recombining chapters in a new order. Exporting to Word or CSV is a different job entirely—splitting is purely structural: one PDF becomes many single-page PDFs inside a ZIP.
Common split problems and how to fix them
ZIP will not open on corporate laptops. Some security tools block downloaded archives; ask IT for an exception or unzip on a personal device, then re-upload individual pages if policy allows.
Page count does not match the reader. Hidden template pages or form XObjects can confuse counters. Open the source PDF in two viewers; if counts agree with our output, the PDF—not the splitter—is unconventional.
Password-protected PDFs. Remove the open password in a desktop reader first; encrypted payloads cannot be split server-side here.
Need only every other page. Split fully, then delete unwanted page PDFs locally, or merge back the keepers in order.
Tips for tidy archives after splitting
Rename extracted page files with zero-padded numbers (001, 002) before sharing so sorting stays lexical. Keep a manifest spreadsheet listing original page numbers versus new filenames. If you will OCR or redact later, split first so each chunk stays under tool size limits. Finally, store the untouched master PDF read-only; treat split outputs as working copies you can regenerate if requirements change.
What this tool does
Upload one PDF (max 20MB) and click split. We create one PDF per page on our servers and pack them into a single ZIP file. Download the ZIP to get individual page files; we do not store your file on our servers after processing, and it is deleted immediately after processing. Page order and quality are preserved so you can extract, reorder, or reuse pages elsewhere. To combine PDFs back into one document after splitting or editing, use our PDF Merge tool.
If the output is not what you expected, try a cleaner source file, then run the conversion again.
When to use this vs other tools
- When you need to extract or reuse individual pages from a multi-page PDF
- When you want to send or edit only certain pages
- When consolidating pages from different sources into new documents
- When preparing single-page PDFs for archiving or forms
- When you need a ZIP of one-file-per-page for workflows or templates
Common problems and fixes
ZIP won’t open or is empty
Re-download the ZIP and use a supported unzip tool. Ensure the original PDF had at least one page.
Wrong number of pages
Some PDFs use non-linear page trees. We output one file per page as reported by the PDF; check the source PDF in a reader.
Need to recombine some pages
Use our PDF Merge tool to upload the split PDFs in the order you want and create a new single PDF.
FAQ
How do I get individual pages?
After splitting, you get a ZIP file. Unzip it to access one PDF per page.
What is the max file size?
The input PDF can be up to 20MB for fast and reliable processing.
Is my file stored?
No. Files are processed securely and deleted immediately after processing.
Does this work on mobile?
Yes. The splitter is fully responsive and works in mobile browsers.
Can I merge the split pages back into one PDF?
Yes. Use our PDF Merge tool to upload the individual page PDFs in the order you want and create a single combined PDF.
Why do I get a ZIP and not separate downloads?
Splitting one PDF into many pages can create dozens of files. A single ZIP keeps the download simple; you unzip once to get all page files.
Manual vs tool
Manual page export in desktop software is slower for batch page extraction.
Real-world use case
Helpful when sharing only selected pages from long reports or extracting annexes for email.
Practical tips
- Name extracted pages/folders after download for easier tracking.
- Re-merge only needed pages to create smaller sendable PDFs.
Edge cases
- Very large documents create large ZIP outputs.
- Unreadable source PDFs cannot be split reliably.
Limitations
Output is delivered as separate page files in ZIP format.
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