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Split PDF
Extract the pages you need from a PDF.
Type single pages, ranges, or both — 1,3-5,8 — and get one clean PDF back with exactly those pages. Text stays selectable; nothing is re-rendered as an image.
Extract exactly the pages you need — single pages, ranges, or combinations supported.
Preview the first page of your result before splitting so you know the output starts right.
Fast server-side extraction works with any size PDF; download your result instantly.
Drop a PDF here or choose a file
Drop your PDF here and enter the pages you want to extract.
Format: Enter single pages (1,3,5), ranges (1-3), or combinations (1,3-5,8). Leave blank to extract first page.
Extract what you need
Select specific pages or page ranges to extract exactly the content you need.
Flexible selection
Single pages, ranges, or a mix of both in one field. Extraction runs on the server, so long documents and large scans are fine.
Instant processing
Fast splitting happens right in your browser with no delays or uploads needed.
Practical guide
What is Split PDF, and when should you use it?
Split PDF pulls the pages you name out of a PDF and returns them as a single new document, so you can send one section of a long file instead of the whole thing.
It is best for sending one section of a long document, separating a signed page, and trimming a scan. Quick use does not require an account, although the current anonymous daily allowance may apply.
- Output
- One PDF containing the selected pages, in the order the original had them
- What it preserves
- The extracted pages exactly as they were — text stays selectable, and nothing is re-rendered as an image
- Best for
- Sharing one section, isolating a signature page, splitting a bundled scan, and cutting a file down before emailing it
Common ways to use Split PDF
Isolate the signature or ID page
Pull the single page that has to be signed, stamped, or filed, and keep the rest of the document out of the exchange.
Break up a bundled scan
Scanners often produce one PDF containing several unrelated documents. Extract each one in turn to file them separately.
How to use Split PDF
Upload the PDF
Drop in the document you want to take pages from.
Enter the pages
Type single pages, ranges, or both — for example 1,3-5,8. Count positions as your PDF viewer numbers them, not as the pages are printed.
Extract and check
Download the resulting PDF and confirm the first and last page are the ones you expected before sending it on.
Limits and checks before you use the result
- Page numbers refer to positions in the PDF, not to the numbers printed on the page. A document with a cover sheet or roman-numeral front matter will be offset.
- The result is a single PDF containing the pages you named. It does not return one file per page, so extracting three scattered pages gives one three-page document.
- Extraction copies the pages as they are. It does not remove text hidden behind images, metadata, or content outside the visible page area — use redaction when information has to be gone rather than merely absent from the pages you kept.
- Check the extract before sending it. An off-by-one range is the single most common mistake, and the page you meant to leave out is usually the one that matters.
Split PDF FAQ
How do I extract specific pages from a PDF?
Upload the PDF, type the pages you want, and download the result. Single pages, ranges, and combinations all work in one field: 1,3-5,8 gives you page 1, pages 3 through 5, and page 8 as one five-page PDF. Leaving the field blank extracts the first page.
What is the difference between splitting a PDF and extracting pages?
Splitting usually means cutting one file into several; extracting means keeping the pages you name and dropping the rest. This tool extracts — you get one PDF with your selected pages. To end up with several files, run it once per section.
Can I extract pages in a different order?
No. Pages come back in their original order regardless of how you type the selection, so 8,1 and 1,8 produce the same document. Reordering pages is a job for the editor.
Does extracting pages reduce quality?
No. The pages are copied, not re-rendered, so text stays selectable and images keep their original resolution. The file gets smaller only because there are fewer pages in it.
Why did I get the wrong pages?
Almost always because the printed page numbers do not match the PDF positions — a cover page, a table of contents, or roman-numeral front matter shifts everything. Count the pages as your PDF viewer numbers them, not as the document prints them.
Is there a page or file size limit?
Extraction runs on the server rather than in the browser, so long documents and large scans are handled the same way as small ones. Very large uploads simply take longer to transfer.
Does splitting a PDF remove a password?
No. An encrypted PDF has to be unlocked before pages can be extracted from it. If you have the password, remove the protection first, then extract.
Is my PDF uploaded, or does this run in my browser?
The file is uploaded. This tool processes the PDF on a BrieflyGo server over an encrypted connection and sends the result back to your browser, which is what lets it handle large files and scanned documents that a browser-only tool would struggle with. Nothing is added to an account unless you are signed in and choose to save it. See the security page and privacy policy for how storage and retention are handled.
How much can I use for free?
Two documents a day without an account, with no watermark on the result. After that the tool still runs, but the download asks you to create a free account, which raises the allowance. There is no trial period to expire and no card required to start.
Do I need to install anything?
No. Everything happens through the browser on desktop or mobile — no extension, no desktop app, and no Acrobat licence. That also means it works the same on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android.
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