Guide1 min readUpdated June 29, 2026
How to split a PDF
Short answer
To split a PDF, choose the pages or page ranges you want and export them as separate files. This is how you extract a single page, drop unwanted ones, or break a long document into smaller pieces.
What splitting does
Splitting takes a single PDF and produces one or more smaller files based on the pages you select. It is the tool for extracting one important page, removing blanks, or dividing a large report into sections.
Choosing pages
- A single page, such as page 3
- A range, such as pages 5 to 9
- Several ranges to create multiple output files
- Everything except certain pages, by selecting the ranges you keep
Check the page count firstKnowing how many pages a PDF has makes choosing ranges easier, especially for long documents.
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Splitting vs deleting pages
Splitting keeps the pages you select in new files; it does not change the original. To produce a document without certain pages, select only the ranges you want to keep and export those.