Question 1

What does the Split PDF tool do?

Accepted Answer

It lets you pull specific page ranges out of a PDF into a new file, or break every single page into its own separate PDF. It's useful for isolating a chapter from a larger document or turning a multi-page scan into individual files.

Question 2

Is my document sent to a server to be split?

Accepted Answer

No, the splitting happens entirely in your browser, so the original PDF and its contents never leave your device.

Question 3

Can I choose custom page ranges instead of splitting every page?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can specify exactly which page ranges you want extracted as their own file, or opt for the one-page-per-file mode if you want every page separated individually.

Question 4

What if my PDF is password-protected or has an unusual page order?

Accepted Answer

You'll need to remove the password first since the tool can't read protected pages, and page ranges are based on the PDF's current page order, so rotated or shuffled pages will split exactly as they currently appear.

Question 5

Do I need an account to split a PDF, and is it free?

Accepted Answer

No account is needed and the tool is free to use.

Frequently asked questions about Split PDF

What does the Split PDF tool do?

Is my document sent to a server to be split?

Can I choose custom page ranges instead of splitting every page?

What if my PDF is password-protected or has an unusual page order?

Do I need an account to split a PDF, and is it free?