Free PDF or media tool

PDF Splitter and Page Extractor

Choose a PDF and enter the pages you want to keep, for example 1 to 3 and 5. The tool saves those pages as a new PDF.

By iToolsLab Editorial TeamUpdated 14 October 2026How we build tools

What is pdf splitter and page extractor?

Splitting a PDF means pulling out some pages and leaving the rest. It helps when a form accepts only a few pages, when you want to share one chapter, or when you want to remove a page.

Enter single pages, ranges or both, separated by commas. The tool checks the numbers against the length of your file.

How to use the pdf splitter and page extractor

  1. Choose your PDF.
  2. Enter the pages to keep, such as 1 to 3, 5.
  3. Press Extract pages and download the new PDF.

How the pdf splitter and page extractor works

The tool reads the page count, turns your list into page numbers, copies those pages into a new document in the order you wrote them and saves it. Duplicates are removed.

Worked example

From a 10 page PDF, the range 1 to 3, 5 gives a new PDF of 4 pages: pages 1, 2, 3 and 5.

Common uses of the pdf splitter and page extractor

  • Removing a blank page.
  • Sending only the needed pages.
  • Extracting a chapter.
  • Reordering pages.
  • Fitting a size limit.

Tips and common mistakes

To remove a page, list all the pages except that one.

Page numbers are counted from the first page of the file, not from printed page labels.

Background: what to know before you rely on it

Splitting is the opposite of merging and relies on the same structure inside a PDF file. Every page is an object, so a new document can be built from any subset. Printed page numbers often differ from the file's page index, for example when a book starts numbering after a cover and contents, so count by position in the viewer. If the result is still too large for an upload limit, run it through a compressor after extracting the pages you need.

Private, free and fast

This tool runs in your browser. Your PDF is read on your device and is not uploaded to a server. It is free to use as often as you like. See more in all pdf and media tools, or browse the full list of tools.

Frequently asked questions

Can I rearrange pages?

Yes. Write the pages in the order you want, such as 3,1,2.

Is my file uploaded?

No.

Does it work on scanned PDFs?

Yes. Pages are copied as they are.

Does it keep links?

Page content is kept. Links to pages that were removed will not work.

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Results are for information and education. For legal, financial, medical or security decisions, check with a qualified professional. Always keep your original files. Compression is lossy.