Split PDF into separate files

How to Split PDF

1

Add your PDF

Click “Select file” or drag and drop a PDF. The page count appears once the file loads.

2

Choose a split mode

Pick “By range” (e.g. 1-5, 6-10, 11-15), “Every N pages” (e.g. every 2 pages), or “Custom selection” (enter specific page numbers).

3

Split and download

Click “Split”. Each output is created in your browser. Multi-file results are zipped automatically and download as a single file.

Every step runs in your browser. No server uploads, no waiting.

Why use this tool

DukPdf’s Split PDF tool separates a PDF into multiple files by page range, by every-N-pages, or by custom selection. Multi-file results are bundled in a ZIP automatically. All splitting happens in your browser using qpdf — your file is read, split, and saved without a single network request carrying your content. To extract specific pages into a new PDF (not split into individual files), use Extract Pages. To remove pages entirely, use Remove Pages. For a step-by-step guide, see our split PDF guide.

When you'd use this

Separate chapters

Split an ebook or long report into chapter-sized PDFs for easier reading on a phone or e-reader.

Email subset of pages

Send only the relevant pages of a long document — extract pages 3-5 of a 50-page contract, not the whole file.

Organize scanned batch

Split a stack of scanned documents (one PDF per document) into individual files for filing.

Extract exhibits

Pull specific pages from a legal discovery PDF as separate files for separate filings.

Why this matters for your privacy

☁️ CLOUD PDF TOOLS
📄 your-file.pdf
↓ uploaded over the internet
☁️ their server

A copy of your document sits on someone else’s infrastructure — deleted on their schedule, not yours.

✗ OUT OF YOUR HANDS
DukPdf
📄 your-file.pdf
⟳ stays right where it is
💻 your device

Processed by your own browser, start to finish — on your machine, under your control.

✓ STAYS ON YOUR DEVICE

We send the software to your file — not your file to our servers.

Split PDF — questions

What’s the difference between Split and Extract Pages?

Split produces multiple files (one per range or selection). Extract Pages produces a single new PDF containing only the selected pages. Use Split when you want separate files; use Extract Pages when you want one consolidated file.

Can I split into individual pages?

Yes. Choose “Every 1 page” or “Custom selection” with all page numbers. Every page becomes a separate file, bundled in a ZIP.

How do I split every N pages?

Choose “Every N pages” mode and enter N. A 20-page document with N=5 produces four 5-page files. N=1 produces 20 single-page files.

Can I split password-protected PDFs?

Yes. You’ll be prompted for the password before splitting starts. The output files are saved without the password.

Is my PDF uploaded during splitting?

No. Splitting runs in your browser using qpdf compiled to WebAssembly. Open DevTools → Network tab — zero upload requests.

Will splitting reduce quality?

No. Splitting only copies pages from the source to new files — it does not re-render or recompress. Output pages are byte-identical to the input.

Tools that pair with split pdf

→ Merge PDFCombine the splits back together→ Extract PagesSave specific pages as one PDF→ Remove PagesDelete pages from a PDF→ Rearrange PagesReorder pages first→ Compress PDFShrink the source before splitting→ Organize PDFFull page-management toolkit
🔒 DukPdf — YOUR FILES NEVER LEAVE YOUR DEVICE

Ready to split pdf? Your files stay yours.

No server uploads. No watermark. Just open a tool, drop your files, and download the result. Your original files are never modified.

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