Split PDF — Take One Chapter Out of a Big Textbook
Add one PDF, pick the pages you need, and download the result as a ZIP or a single PDF. Your file never leaves your browser.
Drag one PDF here, or choose a PDF
PDF only. One file at a time. Under 50 MB.
Quick answer
Split PDF works in your browser. Add one PDF up to 50 MB, choose single pages, a page range, or delete pages, and download the result. This is a split pdf online without upload tool, so your file stays on your device and no one else sees it. It is free, with no signup and no watermark on the files you download.
How to use Split PDF
Add your PDF
Tap Choose PDF or drag one PDF file into the box. The file must be a PDF and under 50 MB. You can add one PDF at a time.
Choose how to split pdf pages
Pick one of three modes. Split pdf into single pages gives you one PDF per page. A page range gives you one chapter as one PDF. Delete mode keeps the rest of the file as one PDF.
Set the pages
Type the range you want, for example pages 5 to 12, then check the page list. Use split pdf by page range when you want one chapter as a single file. The page list shows every page number, so you can check your range before you build the files.
Download your files
Tap Split files and wait for the progress bar to finish. If you made several files, choose split pdf zip download to save them all as one ZIP. If you made one file, download it as a single PDF.
Real example: one chapter from a 400-page textbook
A student has a 400-page textbook PDF for her history course. She needs chapter 4 for this week, pages 95 to 118, but the full file is too big to send to her study group.
To extract chapter from pdf files, she picks the page range mode and types 95 to 118. She checks the page list, taps Split files, and downloads one small PDF with just chapter 4. She sends that file to her group. Nothing is uploaded, so her file stays private.
Why use this tool
This page is built for one job: take the pages you need out of a PDF, without an account, an app, or an upload.
One file per page, or one chapter
Split pdf into multiple files when you need every page on its own, or take one range as a single file.
Take out the pages you need
Extract pages from pdf files without opening the whole book each time. Pick a range, check the list, and download only those pages.
Remove pages you do not want
Delete pages from pdf files by ticking the blank or extra pages, then keep the rest as one clean PDF.
Private by design
Your file stays in your browser. Nothing is uploaded or stored, and no one else sees your textbook or notes. Close the tab and the file is gone from the page.
Made for phones
The page list and buttons work on a phone, so you can take a chapter out on the bus.
Free pdf splitter
There is no fee and no account. Use it as often as you need, for chapters, forms and notes.
Split PDF compared with other ways
| Way to split a file | Upload needed? | Cost | Pick exact pages? | Works on mobile? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tool (browser) | No | Free | Yes — range or tick pages | Yes |
| Print to PDF | No | Free | Hard to pick pages | Varies by phone |
| Desktop app | No | Often paid | Yes | No |
| Online upload site | Yes | Free or paid | Sometimes | Yes |
| Phone PDF app | Sometimes | Free or paid | Yes | Yes |
If you used a pdf splitter before, this tool is simpler: it works in your browser, it does not upload your file, and you pick pages by number.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Free to use, with no fee.
- Split pdf no watermark on the files you download.
- Split pdf no registration — no account and no email.
- Files never leave your browser.
- Works on mobile and desktop.
- Three modes: single pages, page range, and delete pages.
Cons
- One PDF at a time, no batch of files.
- Very large PDFs can be slow on older phones.
- It cannot read chapter titles — you pick pages by number.
- No password protection on the files you download.
- It needs an internet connection to load the page the first time.
Who uses it
Students
Students take one chapter out of a big textbook PDF for the week, instead of carrying the whole book. A short file is easy to read on a phone, and our Citation Generator can build the reference.
Teachers
Teachers take the pages for one lesson out of a long course file. They can send one short PDF to the class.
Job applicants
Job applicants remove extra pages from a long CV file, or take out one form from a pack.
Small shops
Small shops take the pages they need out of a long invoice or catalogue file. The short file is easy to find later.
Use cases
You can divide pdf files for many jobs, and separate pdf pages when you only need part of a file. Pick your job, add the PDF, and download the pages you need.
- Textbook chapters
Take one chapter out for the week.
- Lecture slides
Keep only the slides for one class.
- Exam revision
Read one topic at a time.
- Homework pages
Send only the pages your teacher asked for.
- Research papers
Keep one paper out of a long set.
- Forms
Take one form out of a big pack.
- Contracts
Keep only the pages you signed.
- Receipts
Take one month out of a yearly file.
- Invoices
Send one invoice, not the whole book.
- Medical reports
Keep one report on its own.
- Certificates
Save one certificate from a set.
- Blank pages
Cut pdf pages you do not need, like blank sheets.
- Old scans
Keep the good pages and drop the rest.
- Work reports
Send one section to your team.
What this tool cannot do
A split pdf offline claim would be wrong: the page needs the internet to load the tool, because the PDF library loads from a CDN. After the page loads, your file never leaves your browser.
It splits by page numbers you type.
That needs a merge tool — see Merge PDF on this site.
If the file will not open in a PDF reader, this tool cannot open it either.
A locked file will show a clear error, and you need the password to open it first.
The pages you keep stay the same size. To make the file smaller, use our Compress PDF tool.
Common problems and quick fixes
Most problems have a quick fix. Still stuck? Contact us or browse our Help Center.
PDF will not add
Check that it is a PDF and under 50 MB. If the file is a Word file, change it to PDF first with our Word to PDF tool, and if it is an image, use Image to PDF.
Page range is wrong
Check the page numbers in your book, then type the range again. To split large pdf files, split one chapter at a time, so a wrong range costs you less time.
Download did not start
Allow downloads in your browser, then tap Split files again. If the PDF library did not load, check your connection and try again.
File is locked
A password-protected PDF cannot be opened here. Open it in your PDF reader with the password, save a copy without the lock if you have the right to do so, then add that copy.
ZIP will not open
Check that the ZIP finished downloading, then open it with your phone or computer’s built-in ZIP tool. If the download stopped, tap Split files again.
Page list looks wrong
Refresh the page and add the PDF again. Check that the file opens in a PDF reader first.
Security and privacy
- Your file is processed in your browser and is never sent to this site’s server, so no one else can see it
Legal use
- Use Split PDF only for PDFs you own or have the right to share
- Do not split other people’s private documents without their permission
- Only share the pages you take out if you have the right to share what is in them
- A chapter from your own notes is yours to share. A book chapter or a paper written by someone else may belong to them, so ask first
Frequently asked questions
How do I split a PDF file online?
Add one PDF file, pick a split mode, and set the pages you want. Choose single pages for one file per page, a range for one chapter, or tick pages to delete them. Tap Split files, wait for the progress bar, and download the result as a ZIP or a single PDF.
Is split pdf online free?
Yes, it is free to use. There is no fee, no account and no watermark on the files you download. You can use it as often as you need, for chapters, forms and notes, on your phone or on your computer.
Can I split pdf on mobile?
Yes, you can use it on your phone. Open the page in your mobile browser, add one PDF from your files, pick a range or tick pages, and download the result. The buttons are large, the tool works without an app, and it works in Chrome, Safari and other phone browsers.
How do I take one chapter out of a PDF?
Find the chapter’s first and last page numbers in your book, then pick the page range mode. Type the two numbers, for example 95 to 118, check the page list, and tap Split files. You get one PDF with just that chapter, and the full book stays as it is.
Can I split a PDF into single pages?
Yes, pick the single pages mode. Each page becomes its own PDF file, in order, and you download them all as one ZIP. This is handy when you need to send one page at a time, or keep pages as separate files.
How do I delete pages from a PDF?
Add your PDF, pick the delete mode, and tick the pages you want to remove. The pages you keep stay in their old order as one PDF. Check the list twice before you tap Split files, because the removed pages are not in the file you download.
Can I download the split files as a ZIP?
Yes, when you split a PDF into several files, they download as one ZIP file. Open the ZIP on your phone or computer to see each PDF inside. If you split a PDF into one file only, you download that single PDF, with no ZIP.
What is the largest PDF I can split here?
One PDF up to 50 MB works here. If your file is larger, take out one chapter at a time from a smaller copy, or split the file on your computer first. Very large files can also be slow on older phones, so a short chapter is faster to split.
What is the split pdf file size limit?
The limit is 50 MB for one PDF file. If your file is over 50 MB, it will show a clear error and will not be added. Split one chapter at a time, or make a smaller copy of the file first, then add that copy here.
Is split pdf secure?
Yes, it is secure in the way it handles your file. It is processed in your browser and never uploaded, so no one else sees your PDF. Close the tab and the file is gone from the page. No account is needed, and no email is asked for.
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