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
This tool helps you split a PDF into individual pages or selected ranges. Processing starts only after you choose a file yourself. Clip PDF does not send the file to its own upload service: the work runs in the browser on your device. That makes it useful for one-off jobs where you need a new working copy quickly.
The workflow is deliberately transparent: you can open a document, choose pages or ranges, and download the generated files. Only then is the new file created. Multiple output files can be bundled as a ZIP download. For important documents, inspect the preview and open the downloaded result once more before sharing it.
Local processing improves data minimisation, but it does not replace a careful result check. Password-protected or damaged files first need to be opened with suitable software. Keep the original file and follow your organisation's security rules for contracts, official records, and sensitive documents.
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.
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Review the result
Open the new file and check its content, page order, and legibility before sharing it.
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Store the copy
Save the checked result somewhere you can find later; the source file remains unchanged.
Typical use cases
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A quick one-off task
Use the tool when you need to split a PDF into individual pages or selected ranges without creating an account or sending the document to a third-party upload service. Until download, the new file remains a local browser result.
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Check before sharing
For email attachments, applications, or team review: create a copy, open it again, and check page count, legibility, order, and visible content before sending it onward.
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Working in a browser
On a personal computer or mobile device, the browser version is convenient for occasional jobs. For repeated, very large, or legally sensitive workflows, dedicated desktop or enterprise software is often a better fit.
Tips & limitations
- Work on a copy and keep the original unchanged.
- Open the downloaded PDF and check every page before sharing it.
- Password-protected or damaged files first need to be opened with suitable software.
- For confidential documents, also follow your organisation's rules and secure the device you are using.
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.
Is my file uploaded to a Clip PDF server?
No. The browser tools process selected files locally on your device. Normal device and browser security practices still apply.
Why should I open the result again?
PDFs can react differently depending on their content, fonts, and size. A quick check confirms that the generated copy suits its intended purpose.
Is this suitable for very large or confidential files?
It is intended for ordinary one-off browser tasks. Device memory limits very large files; regulated or business-critical work also requires your own compliance controls.
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