Split PDF
Extract pages or divide your PDF into multiple files — free, instant, no sign-up.
Split your PDF
PDF up to 100 MB · Processed locally in your browser
Split PDF files online for free with PDFCrush. Extract specific pages or split large PDFs into smaller documents. All processing happens locally in your browser — nothing is uploaded to any server.
How to split a PDF
Open the Split PDF tool in your browser. No installation or sign-up required.
Upload your PDF file by clicking the upload area or dragging and dropping.
Choose your split method — extract specific pages, split by page range, or split every page.
Download your split PDF files. Your files never leave your device.
Why choose PDFCrush for how to split a pdf?
100% free with no hidden fees or file limits
Split by page range, extract specific pages, or split all pages individually
Preserves text, images, and original formatting
Supports large PDF files with hundreds of pages
No watermarks or file size restrictions
Private and secure — zero server uploads
Common use cases
Extract a single chapter from a large PDF book
Split a merged invoice PDF into individual files
Separate a report into sections for different recipients
Extract specific pages for a presentation
Create individual PDFs from a batch-scanned document
Isolate a contract page for signing
Your privacy is protected
PDFCrush processes everything directly in your browser using WebAssembly. Your files are never uploaded, stored, or transmitted. No third-party services have access to your documents. Your privacy is guaranteed by design.
Frequently asked questions
How can I split a PDF?
You can split by selecting specific pages to extract, defining page ranges, or splitting every page into individual PDFs. Choose the method that works best for your needs.
Is there a page limit when splitting?
There is no fixed page limit. The tool can handle PDFs with hundreds of pages. Performance depends on your device's available memory since all processing happens locally.
Will the split PDFs preserve formatting?
Yes. Each extracted page or section maintains the original formatting, text, images, and layout of the source document.
Is it safe to split PDFs online?
Absolutely. PDFCrush runs entirely in your browser. Your files are never uploaded to any server. All processing happens locally on your device.
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