Split PDF
Pick the pages you want and download them as one PDF or a ZIP of single-page PDFs.
100% in your browser. Your file never leaves your device.
Features
- Select pages with one click
- Single output PDF (merged selection)
- ZIP output (each page = separate PDF)
- Select all / clear shortcut
- Works on any size PDF
- Free, no signup, no watermark
About this tool
The Split tool turns one PDF into either a curated subset or a per-page set. Every page is shown in a grid so you can include or exclude with one click. Output is a single PDF (selected pages merged) or a ZIP of one-page PDFs.
How to split a PDF
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Drop your PDF
Choose a PDF — the page grid appears.
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Pick pages
Click each page to include or exclude it.
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Choose output type
Single merged PDF, or ZIP with one PDF per page.
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Download
The split files are generated locally and downloaded.
Frequently asked questions
Is the file uploaded?
No — pdf-lib runs in your browser. Nothing leaves your device.
Are page numbers preserved?
Yes — selected pages keep their content and order.
Can I split a 500-page PDF?
Yes, browser memory permitting. We have tested books up to 1000 pages.
What about encrypted PDFs?
You must already be able to open them — the tool will not decrypt.
Free?
Yes — funded by ads.