How to Split a PDF Online for Free (Extract Pages or Page Ranges)

June 19, 2026 · 4 min read

Splitting a PDF lets you pull out just the pages you need. This free split PDF online tool extracts page ranges into a new file with no watermark — a private alternative to tools that upload your documents.

How to split a PDF

  1. Open the free Split PDF tool.
  2. Upload your PDF.
  3. Enter the page range to keep, e.g. 1-3, 5, 8.
  4. Click Run and download the new PDF.

Frequently asked questions

How do I split PDF pages for free?

Upload the PDF, enter the page ranges, and run the tool — free, with no limits.

How do I split a PDF into multiple files?

Run the tool once per range you need (for example 1-5, then 6-10) to create separate PDFs.

How do I split a PDF without Adobe?

Open this tool in any browser — no Adobe Acrobat required.

Try the free tools

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