How do I split a PDF into individual pages for free?

Upload your PDF to PDFToolsNow, select 'Split every page', then click 'Split PDF'. Each page becomes its own PDF file, and all files are packaged into a ZIP for a single download.

How do I enter page ranges for splitting?

Type ranges in the format '1-3, 5, 8-10' — separate individual pages or ranges with commas. For example, '1-5, 10, 15-20' produces three output files from those three segments.

What is the difference between Split and Extract?

Split divides a PDF into multiple output files based on ranges. Extract creates a single new PDF from the pages you select. Use Split when you want several separate output files; use Extract when you want one consolidated output.

Can I split a password-protected PDF?

Not directly. Use the PDFToolsNow Unlock PDF tool to remove the password first, then split the unlocked file.

Is there a file size limit for splitting?

There is no enforced server-side limit because splitting happens inside your browser. Very large PDFs (hundreds of pages, hundreds of megabytes) may be slower depending on your device's memory and speed.

Will the split files keep the original quality?

Yes. PDFToolsNow extracts pages from the source PDF without re-rendering or recompressing content. Fonts, images, and formatting are carried over exactly as they appear in the original.

Split PDF File

Split PDF file online for free — extract specific page ranges or save every page as its own document. No upload, no account, instant ZIP download.

How to split pdf file online — step by step

Upload the PDF you want to split using the drop zone or file picker. The file card shows the total page count so you can plan your split.
Select a split method using the visual cards: 'Split every page' creates one PDF per page and shows how many files will be produced, or 'Split by ranges' lets you define custom segments.
If using ranges, type them into the input field separated by commas — for example '1-3, 5, 8-10'. The field validates each range against the actual page count and shows an error if something is out of bounds.
Click 'Split PDF' to generate all output files. A single ZIP archive downloads immediately containing every resulting PDF.

Why use PDFToolsNow to split pdf file?

Live range validation
PDFToolsNow checks your page ranges against the actual document before splitting — invalid or out-of-bounds entries are flagged instantly so you never process a bad range.
Two split modes, one tool
Choose 'split every page' for individual files or define custom ranges like '1-5, 8-10' — both approaches are available without switching to a different tool.
Original file untouched
Splitting produces new output files from your PDF. Your source document on disk is never modified or overwritten.
Share only what's relevant
Extract and send just the section someone needs — a single chapter, exhibit, or receipt — without exposing the rest of the document.

What is split pdf file?

PDF splitting is the process of breaking one PDF document into two or more smaller files, either by cutting at every page boundary or by defining custom page ranges. It is the reverse operation of merging. Typical use cases include: sharing a single chapter from a multi-chapter report without revealing the rest, separating a batch-scanned stack of receipts into individual documents, isolating one exhibit from a legal filing, or distributing specific slides from a presentation deck. PDFToolsNow splits PDFs entirely inside your browser — no file ever reaches a remote server, which makes it faster than cloud-based tools and completely private.

Frequently asked questions

How do I split a PDF into individual pages for free?: Upload your PDF to PDFToolsNow, select 'Split every page', then click 'Split PDF'. Each page becomes its own PDF file, and all files are packaged into a ZIP for a single download.
How do I enter page ranges for splitting?: Type ranges in the format '1-3, 5, 8-10' — separate individual pages or ranges with commas. For example, '1-5, 10, 15-20' produces three output files from those three segments.
What is the difference between Split and Extract?: Split divides a PDF into multiple output files based on ranges. Extract creates a single new PDF from the pages you select. Use Split when you want several separate output files; use Extract when you want one consolidated output.
Can I split a password-protected PDF?: Not directly. Use the PDFToolsNow Unlock PDF tool to remove the password first, then split the unlocked file.
Is there a file size limit for splitting?: There is no enforced server-side limit because splitting happens inside your browser. Very large PDFs (hundreds of pages, hundreds of megabytes) may be slower depending on your device's memory and speed.
Will the split files keep the original quality?: Yes. PDFToolsNow extracts pages from the source PDF without re-rendering or recompressing content. Fonts, images, and formatting are carried over exactly as they appear in the original.

Privacy: Splitting is handled entirely in your browser. Your PDF and its contents are never transmitted anywhere — closing the tab removes all traces.