Split PDF files into multiple documents

Upload your PDF file and choose how you want to split it. Extract specific pages, split into ranges, or divide into separate files. Fast, secure, and completely free to use.

Common Use Cases for Splitting PDFs

Extract Chapters from Books

Split large PDF books into individual chapters for easier reading and sharing

Separate Invoice Pages

Extract specific invoice pages from a multi-page billing document

Extract Presentation Slides

Pull out specific slides from a presentation for standalone use

Split Scanned Documents

Divide multi-page scans into individual documents

Extract Contract Sections

Separate different sections of a contract into standalone files

Create Handouts

Extract selected pages to create student handouts or summaries

Split PDF Features

Multiple Split Modes

Choose from 4 splitting methods: all pages, by range, extract specific, or fixed page size

Visual Page Selection

See preview thumbnails of all pages before selecting which to extract

Batch Download

Download all split files at once as a ZIP archive or individually

Preserve Formatting

Original PDF formatting, fonts, and images are preserved in split files

How to Split PDF Files Online

1

Upload Your PDF File

Click the upload area or drag and drop your PDF file. Files up to 100MB are supported.

2

Choose Split Mode

Select how you want to split: All Pages (each page separate), By Range (specify ranges), Extract (select specific pages), or Fixed Size (equal chunks).

3

Configure Split Options

Depending on your mode, select pages, enter ranges (e.g., 1-3, 5, 7-9), or set the number of pages per file.

4

Split and Download

Click 'Split PDF' button. Download individual files or all files at once as a ZIP archive.

PDF Ninja Split vs Alternatives

Feature
PDF Ninja
Online ServicesPremium Tools
Price
Free
$19.99/mo$4/mo
Files uploaded
No
YesYes
Max file size
100MB
100MB200MB
Split modes
4 modes
2 modes3 modes
Processing time
20-40s
1-2 min30-90s
Batch download
Yes
YesYes (premium)