How to Split a PDF Online
Splitting a PDF should be something you can see. This free Split PDFtool shows every page as a thumbnail, so you can click the scissors between pages to decide exactly where each new file begins — or remove the pages you don't want and keep the rest as one file, or split by ranges, every N pages, or into single pages. It all runs in your browser, so your file is never uploaded.
Add your PDF
Drop a PDF or click to browse. Every page appears as a thumbnail you can work with.
Cut or remove
Click the scissors to cut, tap pages to remove them, or pick ranges and every N pages.
Download the result
Save each file, or grab them all as a ZIP. Your original stays untouched.
Why Split PDFs Here
See where you cut
Real thumbnails with colour-coded parts show exactly which pages land in each new file, before you split.
Remove pages, keep both
Tap the pages you don't want — you get the kept pages as one PDF and the removed pages as another, so nothing is lost.
Click-to-cut, no typing
Just click the scissors between pages — no need to work out page numbers by hand.
Five ways to work
Visual cuts, remove pages, custom ranges, every N pages, or one file per page — whatever fits the job.
Lossless quality
Pages are copied exactly, so every result keeps the original text and image quality.
Private and free
Everything runs in your browser with no upload, no account, no daily cap and no watermark.
Free and 100% Private
Splitting often means separating private paperwork, so this tool keeps everything on your device. Your file is never uploaded, stored or seen by anyone. It's completely free, with no account, no daily cap and no watermark on any result.
Need to combine instead? Use Merge PDF. Just deleting pages? The Delete Pages tool is built for that, or reorder with Organize PDF.
Split PDF on Any Device
How to split a PDF on Windows
Open this page in any browser, add your PDF, click the scissors between pages where you want to cut, and download the parts. No Acrobat needed.
How to split a PDF on Mac
Open the page in Safari or Chrome, add the PDF, choose your cut points, and download. Everything runs locally.
How to split a PDF on iPhone or Android
Open this page in your phone's browser, pick the PDF from Files, tap the scissors between pages, and save the parts.
How to remove pages from a PDF
Choose the Remove pages mode, tap the pages to delete, and click Remove pages & save — you get the kept pages as one PDF and the removed pages as a second file.
How to extract a range of pages
Use the By ranges mode and enter something like 1-3, 5, 8-10 — each range becomes its own file.
How to split a PDF in half
In the visual mode, click the scissors after the middle page to create two files, one for each half.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I split a PDF for free?
Add a PDF above, click the scissors between pages or pick a mode, and click Split. It's completely free, with no signup and no watermark.
Are my PDFs uploaded to a server?
No. The PDF is processed right inside your browser, so it never leaves your device. Nothing is uploaded, stored or seen by anyone.
Can I remove pages and keep the rest as one file?
Yes. Use the Remove pages mode and tap the pages to delete. You get the kept pages as a single PDF, plus the removed pages as a second file, so you can download both.
Can I see the pages before splitting?
Yes. Every page is shown as a thumbnail, and colour-coding shows exactly which pages go into each new file.
How does the visual cut work?
Click the scissors between any two pages to start a new file there. Each colour block becomes a separate PDF.
Can I split by page ranges?
Yes. Use the By ranges mode and enter ranges like 1-3, 5, 8-10 — each one becomes its own PDF.
Can I make one file per page?
Yes. The Each page mode turns every page into its own PDF, which you can download together as a ZIP.
Does splitting reduce quality?
No. Pages are copied exactly, so every result keeps the original quality.
Can I download all parts at once?
Yes. When there is more than one file, a Download all as ZIP button lets you save them together.
Can I split a password-protected PDF?
You'll need to remove the password first, since encrypted PDFs can't be processed until they're unlocked.
Is this Split PDF tool really free?
Completely free, with no account, no watermark, no limit and no premium wall.
100% private — your PDF is processed right here in your browser and never uploaded to any server.
Last updated: July 2026 · FlipMyFormat Split PDF
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