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Split a PDF

or drop one here
Choose a PDF file first.

Choose the first page of each new part, review every output range, and download one checked PDF or one ZIP of checked PDFs. Files to create lists every part and its page range before the split runs, and every page in the plan appears in exactly one part. Each output PDF is opened again and compared with its source pages, and the file never leaves this browser tab. Your file is never uploaded; no account, no watermark.

How to split a PDF into parts online

  1. Choose the PDF

    Press Choose a PDF, or drop the file on the page. Page previews are drawn in this browser tab. The file is read locally and never uploaded.

  2. Mark each new beginning

    On the first page of each new part, press Start a new file here. Undo and Redo revise boundaries; Reset removes them all. The split plan updates after each change.

  3. Check the output plan

    Files to create lists every part and its page range before the split can run. In the plan, every page appears once, so a page cannot be quietly dropped or duplicated.

  4. Download the checked result

    Each output PDF is opened again and compared with its source pages for text integrity and page count. The verified files download as one checked PDF or one ZIP, depending on the output mode.

Where Split PDF fits among the page tools

pdfmonks splits a PDF online without uploading it. The page arrives over the network; the document does not go back. Splitting is one half of a pair: you split to send a single chapter, to file each invoice on its own, or to keep a signed page out of a bundle you are forwarding. Merge PDF is the other half and will combine the parts again in whatever order you choose.

This tool works by boundaries rather than by ranges. You mark the first page of each new part, and every page between one marker and the next travels together. That is why the plan can be checked before anything runs: every page in the plan appears in exactly one output, so a page cannot be quietly dropped or duplicated. Files to create lists each part and its page range while you are still deciding, and the ZIP holds one PDF per part.

Choose the tool that matches the shape of the job. To pull out a handful of pages and leave the rest alone, use Extract PDF pages. To throw pages away rather than split them off, use Delete PDF pages. To reorder or rotate before splitting, use Organize pages. For one PDF per page, the split into single pages preset does that in one step.

Real-world use cases for splitting a PDF

Splitting a large report into chapters. A 200-page annual report becomes separate chapter files for distribution. Mark the first page of each chapter as a boundary and download the ZIP. Each chapter is its own verified PDF, its pages copied at original quality.

Filing invoices from a monthly statement. A supplier sends one PDF with 30 invoices. Split it into 30 files and file each one separately. The boundary-based approach sends every page in the plan to exactly one output, so nothing is lost or duplicated.

Sharing a signed page from a contract. Extract the signature page from a long contract without sending the whole document. Use Split PDF to separate the signed pages from the rest, or use Extract PDF pages if you only need specific pages.

Preparing exam papers. Split a combined exam booklet into individual section files. After splitting, you can compress each part for email, or rotate pages that came out sideways from the scanner.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the split pages uploaded to a server?
No. Reading, page previews, splitting, verification and ZIP creation all run in this browser tab. Your PDF is not uploaded, and no account is required.
How do I split a PDF into two files?
Choose the first page of the second file and press Start a new file here. The output plan will show two ranges before you run the split. Download one PDF or a ZIP containing both checked PDFs, depending on the output mode.
Can I create more than two parts?
Yes. Add a boundary at the first page of every part. The output plan updates after each change and shows every range before you run the split.
Can I undo a split boundary?
Yes. Use Undo and Redo for individual changes, or Reset pages to remove every split boundary at once. The plan is editable until you press Organize pages.
Does text stay selectable in each split file?
Yes. Whole PDF pages are copied instead of rendered as pictures. Each output is reopened and its selectable text is compared with the source. A result that loses text is not offered for download.
What does the split verification check confirm?
It checks that every source page appears once and in order, keeps its page size, opens successfully, and retains at least 98% of its selectable text. A failed result is not offered for download.
Can I make one PDF per page?
Yes. Add a boundary on the first page of every part and choose the Separate PDFs (.zip) output mode. To skip the manual marking, use the split into single pages preset.
What may not carry into the split files?
Document-level bookmarks, links between different output parts, custom page labels and interactive form behavior may not carry across the cut. The pages themselves, their sizes and their selectable text are checked and reported before download.

The other pdfmonks tools

This splitter runs in your browser: your PDF is not uploaded, checked before download, and free without an account. The tools below each run in their own browser tab.

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