Split PDF

Splitting a PDF is a common need when working with multi-page documents. You might need to extract a specific section from a long report, separate invoices that were scanned into a single file, isolate individual pages for separate submission, or break a book chapter into smaller files for easier sharing. This tool splits PDF files entirely in your browser using pdf-lib, with three flexible modes and no upload to any server. Single-file output downloads directly; multi-file output is packaged as a ZIP.

How to use

1. Add your PDF. Drop a PDF onto the tool or click to browse. The tool reads the page count immediately and displays it next to the filename before any processing begins.
2. Choose a split mode. Select Page range to specify exact ranges like "1-3, 5, 8-10" — each entry becomes a separate output file. Select Every N pages to split into equal chunks (for example, every 5 pages). Select Individual pages to extract each page as its own PDF file.
3. Split the PDF. Click Split PDF. For page range mode, each comma-separated entry produces one output file. For every-N and individual modes, the number of output files is calculated automatically and shown before you split.
4. Save the result. A single output file downloads directly. Multiple files are packaged into a ZIP archive, click Save to download it and extract the individual PDFs on your device.

Tips for best results

• Use page range for selective extraction. If you only need certain sections of a document, page range mode is the most precise option. Enter the page numbers you want to extract as separate ranges, for example "1-10, 25-30" extracts two PDFs: pages 1–10 and pages 25–30.
• Use every N pages for equal-chunk splitting. A 100-page document split every 10 pages produces 10 equal PDFs. Useful for distributing a report section by section or processing large documents in batches.
• Check page count before splitting. The tool displays the total page count as soon as you add the file. Use this to plan your ranges before entering them, especially for documents with non-obvious structure.
• Compress after splitting. Individual page PDFs extracted from an image-heavy scan can still be large. Use the PDF compressor on each output file to bring sizes down for email or portal upload.

Why use PixMidas

• 100% private. PDF splitting runs entirely in your browser using pdf-lib. Your documents never leave your device, no upload, no cloud processing, no third-party server access.
• Three split modes. Page range for precise extraction, every N pages for equal chunks, and individual pages for one-PDF-per-page output, all in one tool.
• No account needed. Free, instant, no page limits, no file count restrictions. Split any PDF of any length.

Frequently asked questions

What split modes are available?

Three modes: Page range lets you specify custom ranges like "1-5, 10, 15-20" where each entry becomes a separate output file. Every N pages splits the document into equal chunks of N pages each — the last chunk may be smaller if the total page count isn't divisible by N. Individual pages extracts each page as its own PDF, producing one file per page.

How are multiple output files delivered?

When splitting produces more than one output file, all files are automatically packaged into a ZIP archive. Click Save to download the ZIP, then extract it on your device to access the individual PDFs. If splitting produces exactly one file (for example, a single page range that covers all pages), the PDF downloads directly without a ZIP wrapper.

Can I split password-protected PDFs?

No. Password-protected PDFs cannot be read by pdf-lib without the decryption key. Remove the password protection first using Adobe Acrobat, Preview on Mac, or a similar tool, then split the unprotected version.

Does splitting change the quality or content of the PDF pages?

No. pdf-lib performs a structural copy of the selected pages into new documents. Text, images, fonts, links, and vector graphics are transferred unchanged. There is no re-rendering or quality loss of any kind. The output pages are identical to the corresponding pages in the original document.

Is there a page limit?

There is no enforced page limit. The tool can handle PDFs with hundreds of pages as long as your browser has sufficient memory. Practical limits come from available RAM, very large or image-heavy PDFs may be slow to process but will complete successfully on modern devices.

How do I extract just one page from a PDF?

Use Page range mode and enter the single page number, for example "7" to extract page 7 as a standalone PDF. The output is a single-page PDF that downloads directly. You can also use Individual pages mode to extract all pages at once and then use only the one you need from the ZIP.