Split PDF Online in Seconds
Pull out custom page ranges, break your file into equal chunks, or extract every page on its own. Smaller files are split right in your browser and never leave your device.
Drag & drop your PDF here
or click to browse from your computer
Max 100MB per upload
How do you want to split it?
Each range becomes its own PDF file. Pages are numbered from 1.
CurePDF reads this PDF's existing bookmarks (table of contents) and creates one file per chapter, split at each top-level bookmark. Works best for PDFs that already have one — reports, ebooks, and manuals usually do; scanned documents usually don't.
Useful for un-batching a scanned stack of similar documents — e.g. many invoices in one PDF, each starting with "Invoice #". If that text appears on every page of a document rather than just its first page, you'll get more files than expected; Custom Ranges gives you exact control instead.
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Private by design
Files up to 25MB split right in your browser tab and are never uploaded. Larger files are processed on our server and deleted within 1 hour.
Instant results
No queues, no waiting on a server. Files are ready to download the moment processing finishes.
Completely free
Split as many PDFs as you like — no daily limit, no page limit, and no sign-up required.
How to Split a PDF
- Upload your PDF. Drag it in or click to browse. Files up to 100MB.
- Choose how to split it. Enter custom page ranges, set a fixed number of pages per file, or split into one file per page.
- Click Split. Smaller files are processed right in your browser; larger files are processed on our server.
- Download your files. You'll get a ZIP containing every resulting PDF, ready to unzip.
Choosing How to Split Your File
Custom Page Ranges
Enter the exact pages you want in each output file — pages 1–3 in one file, 4–6 in another. Each range you add becomes its own PDF. This is the right choice when you already know which pages you need: pulling a signature page out of a contract, or separating a report's sections.
Every N Pages
Set a fixed number of pages per file, and CurePDF divides the whole document into equal chunks automatically — the last file may have fewer pages if the total doesn't divide evenly. Useful for breaking a long document into consistent pieces without figuring out ranges by hand.
Every Page Individually
Turns every page into its own separate PDF file in one step. Useful when you need each page as a standalone document, for archiving or feeding into another tool one page at a time.
By Chapters (Bookmarks)
If your PDF already has a table of contents, CurePDF can use its existing bookmarks to split it into one file per chapter automatically — no need to look up page numbers yourself. Works well for reports, ebooks, and manuals; scanned documents usually don't have bookmarks to begin with.
By Text (Content Match)
Enter a word or phrase that marks the start of a new document — like "Invoice #" or an account number label — and CurePDF splits the file every time that text appears on a page. Ideal for un-batching a scanned stack of similar documents, like many invoices or statements saved as one PDF.
Not Sure Which Pages You Need?
If you don't already know the exact page numbers, open your PDF in your browser or PDF reader first and note down which pages you want — most readers show page numbers in the toolbar as you scroll. Custom Ranges uses those same page numbers, counted from page 1, so whatever you see in your reader is what you enter here.
When You'd Split a PDF
- Extracting a signature page or specific clause from a long contract
- Separating chapters or sections of a report to share individually
- Breaking up a scanned document into more manageable pieces
- Pulling a single page out of a larger file to send on its own
- Dividing a large PDF into consistent chunks for easier review
Split PDF on Mobile
CurePDF's splitter works in your phone's browser the same way it does on desktop — Chrome, Safari, or any modern mobile browser on Android or iPhone/iPad. No separate app.
Is It Safe to Split a PDF Online?
Files at or under 25MB are split entirely in your browser and never uploaded anywhere — the strongest privacy position CurePDF can offer, since your file simply never leaves your device. Larger files, up to the 100MB limit, are processed on our server; per CurePDF's Privacy Policy, those are automatically deleted within 1 hour and their contents aren't reviewed or shared. Either way, avoid uploading documents with highly sensitive information unless you're comfortable with standard web-based processing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I split a PDF?
Upload your file, choose custom ranges, every-N-pages, or every page individually, then click Split. You'll get a ZIP of the resulting files.
Can I split a PDF online for free?
Yes — with no account required and no daily limit on how many PDFs you can split.
Can I extract specific pages from a PDF?
Yes — use Custom Ranges and enter the exact pages you want in each output file.
Does splitting a PDF affect quality?
No. Splitting copies existing pages into new files as-is; nothing is re-rendered or compressed.
Can I split a large PDF?
Yes, up to 100MB.
Is it safe to split a PDF online?
Files up to 25MB are split entirely in your browser and never uploaded. Larger files are processed on our server and automatically deleted within 1 hour per our Privacy Policy.
Can I split a PDF on my phone?
Yes, it works the same in a mobile browser as on desktop.
Can I split a password-protected PDF?
Not currently — encrypted PDFs aren't supported yet.
Can I split a PDF by chapters or bookmarks?
Yes — choose "By Chapters" and CurePDF will use the PDF's existing bookmarks (table of contents) to create one file per chapter. This only works for PDFs that already have bookmarks; if yours doesn't, use Custom Ranges instead.
Can I split a PDF wherever certain text appears?
Yes — choose "By Text" and enter a word or phrase, like "Invoice #". CurePDF starts a new file at every page containing it. This works best when that text appears once, near the top of each new document, rather than on every page.
What if my PDF only has one page?
There's nothing to split — you'll need at least 2 pages.
Can I choose which specific page becomes which file?
Yes, using Custom Ranges — each range you define becomes its own file, in the order you set.
What file do I get after splitting?
A ZIP file containing one PDF per range, chunk, or page, depending on the mode you chose.