How do I split a PDF by page range?
Open Split PDF, choose custom range mode, enter a range such as 1-3,5,8-9, and export the selected pages.
When page-range splitting helps
PDF splitting is useful when a document contains more pages than you need to share. You might extract a few invoice pages from a scanned batch, save one chapter from a long report, separate application forms from supporting documents, or create a smaller file for an upload limit.
How to split a PDF by range
- Open the Split PDF tool.
- Upload the PDF you want to split.
- Choose custom range mode when you need selected pages.
- Enter ranges such as 1-3,5,8-9, then export the result.
Useful range examples
- Use 1 to extract only the first page.
- Use 2-4 to save a short section from the middle of a document.
- Use 1-3,8-10 to keep multiple separate sections together.
- Use single-page mode when every page should become a separate PDF file.
Before and after splitting
Before splitting, check the original page order so the page numbers match what you expect. After splitting, open the smaller file and confirm that it contains the exact pages you plan to share, convert, archive, or upload.
Use the matching tool
When you know which pages you need, open the free browser tool and export a smaller PDF.
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FAQ
Can I extract only one page from a PDF?
Yes. Enter a single page number such as 4 when you only need one page from the original PDF.
Can I split every page into a separate PDF?
Yes. Use single-page mode to export each page as its own PDF file. Multiple output files are bundled into a ZIP download.
What should I do after splitting a PDF?
After splitting, you can convert selected pages to JPG, merge extracted pages back into another PDF, or add a text watermark before sharing.