One per page or custom ranges
Splitting a PDF lets you extract specific pages or break a large document into smaller parts. Whether you need one file per page, grouped sections, or just a few selected pages, a free online PDF splitter can do it without installing software.
Common use cases include extracting individual pages from a scanned document, separating chapters for easier sharing, pulling out specific forms or invoices, or reducing file size by splitting and sharing only what's needed. Splitting is the opposite of merging—instead of combining PDFs, you break one into many.
Most split tools offer two options. One per page creates a separate PDF for each page and typically delivers them as a ZIP file. This is useful when every page needs to stand alone—for example, extracting receipts or contract pages.
Custom ranges let you specify groups like 1-5, 6-10, 11-15. Each range becomes its own PDF. Use this when you want to split a report into chapters or separate distinct sections of a document.