Split PDF

Separate a PDF into individual pages or extract specific page ranges into new PDF files.

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How to Split a PDF Online

  1. 1

    Upload your PDF

    Drag and drop your PDF file into the upload area, or click to browse and select it from your device.

  2. 2

    Choose how to split

    Select whether to split every page into a separate file, or specify custom page ranges (e.g., 1-3, 5, 8-10) to extract specific sections.

  3. 3

    Click Split PDF

    Hit the split button and PDFWhisker will separate your document into individual PDF files based on your selection.

  4. 4

    Download your split files

    Download your split PDFs as a ZIP archive. All files are automatically deleted from our servers within one hour.

Why Use PDFWhisker to Split PDFs?

Splitting a large PDF into smaller files is useful when you need to share specific pages, submit sections of a document separately, or break apart a scanned file. PDFWhisker makes this quick and easy — upload your file, choose your page ranges, and download the results. The tool supports splitting by individual pages or custom ranges, giving you full control over the output. No software installation is needed, and the process works entirely in your browser with no account required. Your files are securely handled and automatically cleaned up after processing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I split a PDF into individual pages?

Yes. Select the 'Split all pages' option and each page of your PDF will become its own separate file, downloaded together as a ZIP archive.

Can I extract specific pages from a PDF?

Yes. Enter custom page ranges like '1-3, 5, 8-10' to extract only the pages you need into a new PDF file.

Is there a page limit for splitting PDFs?

There is no page limit. You can split PDFs of any length, as long as the file size is under 100MB.

Will splitting a PDF affect the formatting?

No. Each split page retains its original formatting, images, fonts, and layout exactly as they appeared in the source document.