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How to split a PDF for free

Want to pull a few pages out of a PDF, or break one big file into parts? Here's how to split a PDF for free on your own device — no upload, no account, no watermark.

  1. Open the Split PDF tool. Open the free Split PDF tool — it runs entirely in your browser.
  2. Add your PDF. Drag in the PDF. It's loaded locally, not sent to any server.
  3. Pick the pages or ranges. Choose the page range to extract, or split every page into its own file.
  4. Download. Save the resulting PDF(s) straight to your device.
Open Split PDF ↗Free, no signup — runs in your browser.

FAQ

Can I extract just one page?

Yes — choose a single page or a custom range, and the tool produces a new PDF with only those pages.

Are my files uploaded?

No. Splitting happens in your browser, so nothing is uploaded anywhere.

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