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PDF Split: Extract Pages or Cut a Page

Keep the pages you need, or cut a page into smaller pages with horizontal and vertical lines. Preview your changes and download one new PDF.

FreeNo signupFiles stay on your deviceUp to 50 MiB

Your PDF

Drop a PDF here or choose a file to get started.

One PDF, up to 50 MiB and 200 pages.

Files stay on your device and are not uploaded.

Split settings

Choose a mode and the pages to process.

Choose a mode
Pages to process

0 selected pages → 0 output pages

Saved as one PDF. Pages stay in their original order.

Your PDF stays in this browser tab.

Why Local Browser PDF Splitting is Safer

Extract confidential contracts, financial statements, and tax annexes right inside your browser without uploading to external cloud servers.

Confidential & Secure

Your PDF data never leaves your device. Perfect for NDAs, medical records, and legal briefs.

Real-Time Preview

Inspect pages and custom cut boundaries instantly on high-resolution canvas before downloading.

Vector Fidelity Preserved

Text, vector graphics, and embedded images retain full original resolution without screenshot blur.

How to Split a PDF

Choose a file, select what to keep, and download your PDF.

1. Choose your PDF

Select one PDF from your device. The file is read locally in your browser.

2. Select pages or add cuts

Choose the pages to keep. To divide a page, select an area and add horizontal or vertical cut lines.

3. Download your new PDF

Check the page count, create your PDF, and download the result as one file.

Common Use Cases for PDF Splitting & Cutting

Extract only the relevant sections you need without sharing entire multi-page documents.

01

Extract Contract Signatures

Extract specific executed signature pages or exhibits from heavy agreements to email counterparties quickly.

02

Cut 2-in-1 Scanned Book Pages

Use vertical cut lines to divide dual-page scanned documents, book spreads, and magazines into single portrait pages.

03

Separate Invoices & Receipts

Isolate single receipts and invoice vouchers from large bundled monthly billing statements for bookkeeping.

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PDF Split FAQ

Answers about page selection, custom cuts, downloads, and privacy.

Yes, PDF Split is free and does not require an account. Your PDF is read, previewed, and processed in your browser without being uploaded to a server.

Yes. Choose all pages or enter a range such as 1,3,5-8, then remove or restore pages in the preview. The selected pages are saved in their original order as one new PDF.

Yes. Choose Custom cut and use Left and right, Top and bottom, or Four parts. You can also select a smaller area and add or move horizontal or vertical cut lines.

Yes. Pages use shared settings by default. Choose Customize this page to adjust one page independently, or Use shared settings to restore the shared layout.

The result is one PDF. Extract pages keeps the selected source pages, while Custom cut places each selected region on its own page. Separate files and ZIP downloads are not included in this version.

Text and vector artwork are kept as PDF content, and scanned images retain their existing detail. Bookmarks, form fields, annotations, links, and digital signatures are not guaranteed to be preserved. Check the output before sharing it.

No. Cropping changes the visible area, but content outside that area may remain in the PDF data. Do not use this tool to redact confidential information.

Choose one unencrypted PDF up to 50 MiB and 200 pages. Custom cuts support up to 25 regions per source page and 500 output pages in total. Large or complex files may exceed your device's memory, and some PDFs may not be supported.