Split PDF
Pick pages or split a PDF into separate files.
Drop a PDF file here
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Visual preview
See page thumbnails before you split.
Flexible splitting
Pick page ranges, page counts, or target size.
100% private
Your file never leaves your device.
Split PDF runs entirely in your browser, so your PDF files never leave your device. Choose a PDF, make your changes, and save the result instantly — fast, free, and completely private.
How to split pdf
- 1Upload the PDF you want to split.
- 2Choose to extract every page as a separate PDF, or specify custom page ranges like 1–3, 5, 8–10.
- 3Click Split to generate your extracted PDF files.
- 4Download individual pages or a ZIP containing all of them.
Use cases
- Extract just the relevant pages from a long research report.
- Split a 100-page contract into per-section PDFs for easier review.
- Pull a single chapter out of an ebook for quoting.
Why use a browser-based split pdf?
Splitting a PDF is a structural operation — it reads the page tree and writes new documents — so it does not require a powerful server. Yet most online splitters still upload your file, process it remotely, and present a download link. For a 200-page contract or a scanned ID, that upload is a privacy risk.
LoveMyFile splits PDFs locally using pdf-lib. The page tree is parsed in your browser, the selected pages are copied into new PDF documents, and everything is packaged into a ZIP for download. No file ever touches a server.
Splitting locally also means there is no queue, no rate limit, and no file-size cap beyond what your browser can comfortably hold in memory. A 500-page PDF splits in seconds.
Split PDF vs desktop software
| Feature | LoveMyFile | Desktop software |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free | Paid |
| Install required | No | Yes |
| Files leave your device | Never | No |
| Custom page ranges | Yes (e.g. 1–3, 5, 8–10) | Yes |
| ZIP download of all pages | Yes | Usually no |
| Works on any OS | Yes | Mac or Windows only |
Common issues and fixes
- My page ranges are not being recognized.
- Use commas to separate ranges and a hyphen for ranges — for example, "1-3, 5, 8-10". Spaces around commas are fine. Do not use semicolons or slashes.
- The downloaded ZIP will not open.
- Make sure your browser finished the split before you navigated away. If the ZIP is still corrupted, try splitting fewer pages at once or download individual PDFs instead.
- The split PDFs are password-protected.
- If the source PDF was encrypted, the split copies inherit the encryption. Use the Unlock PDF tool first to remove the password, then split.
Technical details
- Powered by pdf-lib — page tree is parsed and copied locally, no re-encoding.
- Supports custom ranges: "1-3, 5, 8-10" extracts pages 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9, and 10.
- Individual pages download as separate PDFs; multiple pages are packaged in a ZIP.
- Encrypted PDFs must be unlocked first (the tool will prompt you).
- Maximum source file size: 1,000 MB. No limit on the number of output pages.
100% Private
Your files are processed locally and never leave your device.
Free
No paywall, no premium tier, no hidden fees.
Unlimited
Use it as many times as you want — no daily caps.
No Watermarks
No sign-up, no branding, no watermark on your output.
Frequently asked questions
Can I extract specific pages instead of splitting everything?
Yes. Pick exact page ranges (for example 1–3, 5, 8–10) and download only those pages. The source PDF stays on your device the whole time.
Does splitting reduce the quality of the extracted pages?
No. Splitting copies the page data verbatim into new PDF documents — no re-encoding, no compression, no quality loss. The extracted pages are byte-for-byte identical to the originals.
Can I split an encrypted or password-protected PDF?
Not directly. You must first unlock the PDF with the Unlock PDF tool (providing the correct password), then split the unlocked copy. The split tool will let you know if the file is encrypted.
Do I need to install anything to use these PDF tools?
No installation required. Every PDF tool is browser-native and runs on modern browsers (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari) without plugins, extensions, or desktop apps.
Does this upload my file?
No. Your file stays on your device the whole time. LoveMyFile runs entirely in your browser, so nothing is uploaded to a server, queued in the cloud, or copied off your computer.
Is this free?
Yes. Every tool is free and unlimited — no account, no paywall, and no daily caps. Because the work happens locally in your browser, there are no per-file or per-page charges.
Does it work offline?
Yes. Once the page has loaded, the tools run entirely in your browser, so you can disconnect from the internet and keep working. AI-powered tools download a small model on first use and then also run offline.
