Split PDF
Split a PDF into single pages, page ranges or equal parts, or pull out just the pages you need. Free, and your file never leaves this device.
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One PDF file.
Processed on this device. Nothing is uploaded. How it works
Very large files depend on your device's memory.
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How to split a PDF
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Choose your PDF
Tap Choose PDF file, or drop it onto the box.
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Pick how to split it
Every page, page ranges, equal parts, or only the pages you need.
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Download
One PDF downloads as it is. Several PDFs come in one ZIP file.
Ways to split
| Every page on its own | A 10-page PDF becomes 10 one-page PDFs. |
|---|---|
| By page ranges | Type 1-3, 4-10 to get two PDFs: pages 1 to 3, and pages 4 to 10. |
| Into equal parts | Choose 2 to get pages 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 and so on. |
| Extract pages | Type 2, 5-7 to get one PDF with pages 2, 5, 6 and 7. |
Limits and supported files
| Accepted files | One PDF (.pdf) at a time. Files with an open password need it removed first. |
|---|---|
| File size | Depends on your device's memory. Phones handle smaller files than computers. |
| What is kept | Each page with its text, images and rotation. |
| What may not carry over | Bookmarks and fillable form fields. |
| Where your file goes | Nowhere. It is read and split in this browser tab. |
Privacy: how this tool handles your file
When you use Split PDF, your browser reads your file on your device and the tool's code does the work in this tab. PageYak's server only sends the page and its code. It never receives your file, so there is nothing to delete afterwards.
How PageYak works explains this in more detail.
When to split a PDF
Splitting copies pages into new files without changing them, so the text, images and quality stay the same as in the original.
- Sending only the pages someone needs, such as one chapter of a book or one statement from a year of bank PDFs.
- Upload forms with a size limit, where a long scan has to go in smaller parts.
- Separating a scanned stack of documents (passport, citizenship, certificates) into one file each.
- Pulling out a signed page to send back on its own.
Questions
How do I save only some pages of a PDF?
Choose Extract pages and type the pages you want, for example 2, 5-7. You get one new PDF with just those pages. The original file is not changed.
Why did I get a ZIP file?
When splitting makes more than one PDF, the files come together in one ZIP file so you download them in one go. Open it to see each PDF. Phones and computers can open ZIP files without extra apps.
Does splitting lower the quality?
No. Pages are copied as they are, so text stays sharp and images keep their quality.
Can I split a PDF on my phone?
Yes. It works in Chrome on Android and Safari on iPhone. Very large files may need a computer.
Can I split a PDF into single pages?
Yes. Choose to split every page and you get one PDF per page, downloaded together in a ZIP file.
Is there a page limit?
No limit is set by PageYak. Very long documents depend on your device memory, so a computer handles them best.
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Last updated 12 November 2026.