Upload a PDF, choose the pages or page ranges you need, and download a brand-new PDF with only those pages. Everything happens inside your browser your file is never uploaded to a server. 100% free, unlimited use, no watermark.
Splitting a PDF means pulling specific pages, or a range of pages, out of an existing PDF and saving them as a brand-new file. Instead of sending someone an entire 40-page report when they only need page 12, you can extract exactly the pages that matter and share a much smaller, focused document.
This is different from compressing a PDF, which reduces file size while keeping every page. Splitting changes which pages are included, letting you reshape a document into exactly the subset you need.
Extract exactly the pages you need from a PDF without installing software or creating an account. Everything runs locally in your browser using JavaScript, so your file stays private.
Your PDF is processed entirely on your device. Nothing is uploaded to any server.
Most documents split in a few seconds, right in your browser tab.
No subscription, no watermark, no page limits, and no signup required.
Use it on desktop, tablet, or mobile in any modern browser.
Extracting specific pages from a PDF takes less than a minute. Follow these steps:
Drag and drop your PDF file into the upload area, or click to browse your device.
Type the pages you want, like 1-3,5,8-10, once the total page count is detected.
Press "Extract Pages" the tool builds a new PDF with only those pages, locally in your browser.
Click "Download Split PDF" to save your extracted document instantly.
There are many PDF splitters online here is why people choose the NexaTools browser-based tool:
100% PrivateYour PDF never leaves your device. There is no server upload involved.
Completely FreeNo credit card, no hidden fees, no premium tier. Unlimited splits.
Instant ResultsNo waiting in a queue and no email verification needed to download.
Flexible RangesExtract single pages, ranges, or any combination in one pass.
No WatermarkYour extracted document is clean, with no branding added to the file.
Works on MobileFully responsive on desktop, tablet, and mobile browsers.
When you upload a PDF into the tool above, it is read directly by your browser and processed using JavaScript running on your device. At no point is the file sent across the internet to a remote server or stored in any database. Once you close or refresh the tab, the file and the extracted result are simply gone from memory nothing is retained on our end.
Splitting a PDF is straightforward, but a few tips help you get exactly the pages you need:
Once your file is uploaded, the tool shows how many pages it contains. Use this to plan your range before extracting.
You can mix single pages and ranges freely, for example 2,4,7-9, and every match will be included in the extracted PDF.
Pages are extracted in the order you list them, so 5,1-3 will place page 5 first, followed by pages 1 through 3.
If a PDF is encrypted or password protected, remove the password first using a PDF editor, then split it here.
The NexaTools Split PDF tool is built for anyone who needs to pull specific pages out of a larger document without installing desktop software or sharing files with a third-party server.
Students & ResearchersPull relevant chapters or sections out of long textbooks and papers for study or citation.
Office & Admin StaffSeparate contracts, invoices, or reports that were scanned together into one file.
Legal & HR TeamsExtract only the relevant exhibits or forms from lengthy case files or employee packets.
Freelancers & Small BusinessesSend clients only the pages they need instead of an entire bundled PDF.
Teachers & TrainersCreate smaller handouts or worksheets from a larger source document.
Privacy-Conscious UsersAnyone who prefers a tool that never uploads files to a server.
Here are a few everyday situations where extracting pages from a PDF comes in handy:
Send only the invoice page from a long statement instead of the whole document.
Pull a single chapter out of an eBook or manual for quick reference.
Break a scanned batch of multiple documents into separate files by page range.
Isolate the signature or form page you need someone else to fill out.
Running into an issue while splitting your PDF? Here are fixes for the most common problems:
The file may be corrupted or password protected. Remove any password protection using a PDF editor first, then upload it again.
Double-check that every number in your range falls between 1 and the total page count shown after upload, and that ranges are written as start-end (e.g. 1-3).
Very large PDFs aren't supported in-browser. Try compressing the PDF first with a PDF compression tool, then split it.
If the page count badge never appears, your connection may have blocked the PDF engine from loading. Refresh the page and try again.
Some browsers block automatic downloads from JavaScript. Check your browser's download permissions or pop-up settings for this site.
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