Quick answer
To split a PDF, open a PDF splitter, choose how to split — by page ranges like 1-3, 4-8, into every single page, or by file size — then download the parts as a ZIP. Each part is a normal PDF with the original quality.
How do I split a PDF?
- Open Split PDF and drop in your file.
- Choose Split by: Ranges, Every page or File size.
- For ranges, type something like 1-3, 4-8, 9 — each range becomes one file.
- Click Split PDF and download the ZIP.
Which split option should I use?
| Goal | Option |
|---|---|
| Separate chapters or documents | Ranges |
| One file per page | Every page |
| Fit each part under an email limit | File size |
| Keep only some pages | Extract pages |
| Book scans with two pages per sheet | Split pages in half |
How do I write page ranges?
- Use a hyphen for a range: 2-5
- Separate parts with commas: 1, 3-4, 10
- Each comma-separated item becomes its own PDF.
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