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Split PDF Online — Extract Pages for Free

Split a PDF into separate pages or extract specific page ranges. Fast, free, and secure — works on any device.

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Quick Guide

How to Split PDF Online — Step-by-Step

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Upload Your PDF

Click "Choose File" or drag and drop your PDF into the upload area. Supports files up to 50MB (free) or 500MB (Pro).

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Choose Split Method

Select how you want to split: by all pages, by page ranges (e.g., 1-3, 5, 7-9), or extract every page as a separate file.

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Click Split PDF

Press the "Split PDF" button. Our server processes your PDF instantly and creates the split output.

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Download Your Files

Download individual split files or get all pages as a ZIP archive. Files are auto-deleted after 2 hours.

Why Use Our Tool

Benefits of Split PDF with ilovepdf.store

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Multiple Split Modes

Split by all pages, by specific page ranges, extract odd/even pages, or split at specific page intervals.

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Bank-Level Security

AES-256 encryption. All files auto-deleted after 2 hours. Your documents remain private.

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Instant Processing

Split even large PDFs in seconds. No software to install, no plugins needed.

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ZIP Download

Download all split files at once as a ZIP archive, or download individual pages.

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Mobile Compatible

Split PDFs directly from your iPhone or Android using any browser.

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Precision Splitting

Define exact page ranges like "1-5, 8, 11-15" for precise extraction.

Use Cases

Who Uses Split PDF?

Extract Specific Pages

Extract just the pages you need from a large PDF report without downloading the entire document.

Separate Contract Sections

Split a long legal contract into individual sections for different signatories or departments.

Create Page Thumbnails

Split a PDF to get individual page files, then convert each to JPG for thumbnails.

Distribute Chapters

Split a textbook or manual into individual chapters for easier distribution.

Remove Unwanted Pages

Split the PDF around unwanted pages, then merge the remaining sections back together.

Compliance & Archiving

Split audit reports into individual sections for compliance filing and records management.

Platform Guides

How to Split PDF on Every Platform

Windows

Open Chrome or Edge on Windows. Visit ilovepdf.store/tools/split-pdf, upload your PDF, select your split mode (all pages, page ranges, or fixed intervals), and click Split PDF. No installation required.

Mac

On Mac, open Safari or Chrome. Go to ilovepdf.store/tools/split-pdf and drag your PDF from Finder into the upload area. Choose your split method and download the results.

Mobile

On iPhone or Android, visit ilovepdf.store/tools/split-pdf in your browser. Tap "Upload PDF", select your file from Files or Google Drive, choose split options, and tap Split PDF.

Linux

Open Firefox or Chromium on Linux. Navigate to ilovepdf.store/tools/split-pdf. The web-based tool works without any additional software.

Comparison

Split PDF: ilovepdf.store vs Competitors

Feature ilovepdf.store ⭐ iLovePDF Smallpdf PDF24
Free File Size 50MB/file 100MB 2 tasks/hr Unlimited
No Account Required Yes No No Yes
AI Features Yes No Yes No
Security AES-256, 2hr deletion Standard 14-day storage 1hr deletion
API Access Yes Yes Yes No
Template Library Yes No No No
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Troubleshooting

Common Split PDF Errors & Fixes

Invalid page range specified

Fix: Check your page range format. Use commas and hyphens like: 1-3, 5, 8-12. Ensure page numbers are within the document's actual page count.

File is corrupted

Fix: Use our Repair PDF tool to fix the corrupted file first, then try splitting again.

File size exceeds limit

Fix: Compress your PDF first using our Compress PDF tool to reduce its size, or upgrade to Pro for 500MB file support.

FAQ

Split PDF — Frequently Asked Questions

Upload your PDF, select "Split into individual pages" mode, and click Split PDF. You will receive each page as a separate PDF file, downloadable as a ZIP.

Yes. Select "Custom ranges" and enter your page ranges, for example: 1-3, 5, 8-12. This will extract only those pages into separate PDF files.

Free users can split PDFs with up to 200 pages. Pro users get unlimited pages. There is no restriction on the number of output files created.

Yes. Splitting works on any PDF, including scanned ones. However, text in scanned PDFs will not be searchable in the output unless you run OCR first.

No. Splitting is a lossless operation. The output pages are byte-for-byte identical to the original pages — no quality loss.

Select "Split by file size" mode and enter your target size (e.g., 5MB). Our tool will automatically split the PDF into chunks no larger than your specified size.

Yes, if you know the password. Enter the password when prompted. To remove the password without knowing it, use our Unlock PDF tool first.

Select "Extract odd pages" or "Extract even pages" from the split mode options. This is useful for separating duplex-scanned documents.

All uploaded and output files are automatically and permanently deleted from our servers within 2 hours. We do not store or read your documents.

Yes. The tool works on all PDF types — created from Word, Excel, PowerPoint, scanned, or any other source.

Video Tutorial

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