You have a 100-page PDF and you only need pages 35-42. Or you scanned a stack of documents into one file and now need to separate them. Whatever the reason, splitting a PDF should be quick, free, and private.
Here's how to split any PDF into separate files — right in your browser, without uploading anything to a server.
Three Ways to Split a PDF
1. Extract Specific Pages
Select pages 5-12 from a 50-page report and save them as a new PDF. Perfect for grabbing one chapter or section from a large document.
2. Split Into Individual Pages
Turn every page of your PDF into its own file. Useful for scanned documents where each page is a separate form, invoice, or letter.
3. Delete Unwanted Pages
Remove blank pages, ads, or irrelevant sections. Start with the full document and trim it down to exactly what you need.
Step-by-Step: Split a PDF with PDFBOX
Open the Split PDF Tool
Go to PDFBOX Split PDF. No download or sign-up required.
The split tool loads instantly in your browser.
Upload Your PDF
Drag and drop your PDF, or click to browse. The file stays on your device — no upload happens.
Choose Your Split Method
You have three options: Extract specific pages by number, Split every page into a separate file, or Delete pages you don't want. Each option has its own tool on the PDFBOX toolbar.
Download Your New Files
Click the process button. The splitting happens in your browser. Download the result. Your original file stays untouched.
FAQ
Is it free?
Yes. The PDFBOX Split tool is completely free with no limits.
Can I split password-protected PDFs?
You need to remove the password first. Use the PDFBOX tools to unlock it, then split.
How many pages can I split at once?
No hard limit. However, splitting a 500-page PDF into individual pages on a phone may take a moment — on a desktop, it's near-instant.
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