Three Ways to Split a PDF
Different workflows call for different split strategies:
- By page range — e.g., pages 1–10, 11–20. Best for chapters or sections with known boundaries.
- Every N pages — divide a 60-page document into six 10-page chunks automatically.
- One file per page — useful when each page is an independent document (invoices, certificates).
Page Range Syntax
Most tools accept comma-separated ranges like 1-5, 8, 11-15. Some accept:
1-— from page 1 to the end-5— first five pagesodd/even— every odd or even page (useful for double-sided scans)
Splitting Scanned Documents
Scanners often produce one giant PDF from a stack of papers. Split by page count to recover individual documents. If your scanner batches two physical pages per PDF page (duplex scanning), split by every 2 pages and then use a rotate tool if the back pages are upside-down.
Splitting vs. Extracting
Splitting produces multiple output files covering different page ranges. Extracting (see Extract PDF Pages) produces one output file containing only the pages you want, leaving the original untouched. Use split when you want all parts; use extract when you only need a subset.
Privacy Note
Splitting happens locally in your browser — the PDF never leaves your device. This matters for payslips, legal documents, and anything with personal data.
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