Split a PDF online
Extract specific pages or split a PDF by range. Visual thumbnails, click to select, then download. 100% local — your file never leaves your browser.
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How to split a PDF online
Upload your PDF
Drag and drop your PDF into the upload area, or click to browse. The tool reads the file and renders a thumbnail for each page.
Select pages or ranges
In Extract mode, click on page thumbnails to select them. In Range mode, enter page ranges (e.g., 1–5, 8–12). Use Select All / Deselect All for quick selection.
Extract and download
Click the Extract button. A new PDF with only your selected pages is generated instantly in your browser, then download it.
Extract mode vs Range mode
Extract mode is ideal when you need specific, non-consecutive pages — click the thumbnails you want and you're done.
Range mode is faster when you need consecutive page blocks — just type the start and end page numbers. You can add multiple ranges.
How does client-side splitting work?
Unlike most online PDF tools that upload your files to a remote server, AwesomeToolkit uses pdf-lib for page extraction and PDF.js for rendering thumbnails — both run entirely in your browser. Your PDF is read into local memory, processed on your device, and the result is generated without any network request.
This means zero upload time, zero server dependency, and complete privacy. Your file never leaves your computer.
Tips for splitting PDFs
- •Use Extract mode for picking non-consecutive pages — it's visual and intuitive.
- •Use Range mode when you need a continuous block of pages — just type the start and end numbers.
- •You can combine both approaches: extract specific pages, then use our Merge tool to combine them with pages from other PDFs.
- •For large PDFs (100+ pages), thumbnails may take a few seconds to render. The extraction itself is nearly instant.
- •After splitting, use our Compress PDF tool to reduce the file size before sharing by email.
Common use cases
- •Extract a single chapter from a long report.
- •Separate a multi-page contract into individual signed pages.
- •Pull specific slides from a PDF presentation.
- •Remove unwanted pages (ads, blank pages) from a scanned document.
- •Extract a cover page or table of contents.
Privacy and security
Your PDF is processed 100% locally in your browser — it is never uploaded to any server, not even temporarily. Thumbnails are rendered with PDF.js and extraction uses pdf-lib, both running entirely on your device. Your file never leaves your computer.
Unlike most online PDF tools that require server uploads, AwesomeToolkit processes everything client-side. Once you close or refresh the page, all data is cleared from memory. No file is stored, logged, tracked, or accessible to anyone — ever.
Split a PDF online — Frequently asked questions
Can I select individual pages to extract?
Yes! In Extract mode, you see a thumbnail of every page. Click on the pages you want to keep, then download the result.
Can I split by page ranges?
Yes. Switch to Range mode and enter one or more ranges (e.g., pages 1–3 and 7–10). You can add as many ranges as you need.
Is the split done on a server?
No — everything happens in your browser. Your PDF file is never uploaded. We use pdf-lib for extraction and PDF.js for rendering thumbnails.
Will the extracted pages keep their original quality?
Yes. Extraction is a lossless operation. All content, fonts, images, and formatting are preserved exactly as in the original.
What is the maximum file size?
You can upload a PDF up to 100 MB. Very large files may take a moment to render all thumbnails.
Can I extract pages from a scanned PDF?
Yes. The tool works with any PDF — scanned documents, text-based PDFs, or mixed content. Thumbnails are generated for all page types.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes, the tool is fully responsive. Thumbnails adapt to smaller screens, and you can select pages by tapping on them.
What format is the output?
The output is a standard PDF file named split.pdf containing only the pages you selected.
Is an internet connection required?
Only to load the page. Once the tool is loaded, splitting and extraction run entirely offline in your browser. No data is sent over the network.
Are my files stored anywhere?
No. Your PDF exists only in your browser's memory during the session. Once you close or refresh the page, everything is gone. We have zero access to your documents.