Split PDF Online
Split PDF files by page range in your browser. Extract specific pages into a new PDF. 100% client-side — files stay on your device.
Split PDF files online
Create a new PDF from selected page ranges. Users often look for “split PDF online” or “extract pages from PDF” — this tool does exactly that without uploading your document.
Technical Specifications & Architecture
- Technical Standard:
- ISO 32000-1 / ISO 32000-2 Document Management (PDF)
- Execution Environment:
- 100% Client-Side Browser Sandbox
- Data Privacy:
- Zero Server Storage / No Tracking
- Processing Speed:
- Real-time local CPU execution
- Cross-Platform:
- Works on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS & Android
Local PDF Processing in Browser Memory
PDF operations are powered by client-side WebAssembly (WASM) and local PDF rendering engines. Documents are loaded directly into browser ArrayBuffers, allowing operations like page extraction, merging, reordering, and text reading without uploading your files to remote cloud servers. Your confidential financial, legal, and personal documents remain 100% private.
Provide Input
Enter, paste, or upload your data into the input field above.
Configure & Process
The tool immediately processes your input in real time according to your chosen settings.
Copy or Save
Use the Copy button to copy the output to your clipboard, or download the result to your device.
Technical Reference & Standards
Split PDF vs merge PDF
Splitting produces a smaller PDF from part of a file; merging combines several files. Use split to share one chapter, merge to bundle many documents.
Common Use Cases
- Extract specific chapters or sections from a large PDF document
- Remove cover pages or appendices from a PDF
- Create a smaller PDF with only relevant pages for sharing
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is my PDF safe when splitting online?
- Yes. This tool runs entirely in your browser using pdf-lib. Your PDF is never sent to any server. All page extraction happens locally on your device.
- How do I specify which pages to extract?
- Enter page numbers or ranges separated by commas. For example: 1-3, 5, 7-9 will extract pages 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, and 9 into a new PDF.