Task
Split PDF by page
Splitting a PDF by page sounds simple, but the details matter: do you want each page as its own file? Specific ranges? Every N pages? Split at a fixed file size? Most online tools do one of these, badly. We do all four, client-side.
The interface shows a thumbnail grid of every page. Click the scissor icon between any two pages to insert a split point. Drag those split points around visually. Download either a zip of the resulting PDFs or each one individually.
The alternative workflow — for users who know exactly what they want — is a range expression like '1-3, 5, 10-12' which produces three output files containing those specific page selections. Especially useful for scripting via our public API in Phase 7.
How it works
- 1Open /split and upload your PDF.
- 2Pick mode: per-page, by range, by size, or every N.
- 3Adjust split points visually on the thumbnail grid.
- 4Download the zip (or individual files).
Frequently asked
Can I keep some pages and discard others?+
Use /organize instead — that tool shows a page grid with a Delete action per page, which is equivalent to splitting and keeping only certain segments.
Does splitting compress the pages?+
No — each output page is a byte-identical copy of the original page. Run /compress after splitting if you need smaller files.
Can I split on bookmarks?+
Coming soon. For now, read off the bookmark page numbers manually and use the range mode.
Are metadata/annotations preserved?+
Yes. Document-level metadata is copied to each output file. Page-level annotations stay with the page they annotate.
Does it work on encrypted PDFs?+
Only if you unlock them first — an encrypted PDF cannot be split without the password. Use /unlock (free if you know the password).
Why PennyPDF
- No subscription. Ever.
- Coins never expire — use them in 5 years.
- Client-side processing for 14 of 22 tools.
- No watermarks at any tier.
- Per-operation pricing, shown before you click.
- Same coins for web + public API.