Split a PDF

Break a PDF into separate files or pull out the pages you need. No upload, no sign up.

New here? See the step by step guide and common questions below the tool.

PDF Workbench

Your files stay in this browser. Nothing is uploaded.
Files
Drop PDFs here or click to browse
How your files are handled
  • Your files are opened and processed inside this browser tab. They are never uploaded, and this site has no server that could receive them.
  • The tool itself loads only from adawanglili.com when the page opens. After that, it works offline.
  • Closing the tab clears your files from memory. Nothing is kept except the files you choose to download.
  • These tool pages count visits with Cloudflare Web Analytics only: the page address and loading speed, with no cookies. Your files and their contents are never sent to it.

Limitations

  • Saving creates a new PDF. Bookmarks and fillable forms are kept, but digital signatures are no longer valid.
  • To open a locked PDF, you need its password. New passwords use AES 128-bit encryption.
  • Scanned pages are images, so Read cannot extract their text.
  • Very large files depend on your device’s memory and can be slow on phones.
  • Works in current versions of Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari.
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    Split

    Break the layout into separate PDFs.

    Result

      Choose how to split: click the scissors between any two pages, split every few pages, type page ranges like 1-3, 4-8, save each page as its own file, or extract only the pages you selected. The tool shows the resulting files before you save, and you can download them one at a time or together as a ZIP.

      How to do it

      1. Add the PDF you want to split.
      2. In the Split tab, pick a method: cut marks, every N pages, page ranges, one file per page or selected pages.
      3. Save each part, or click Save all as ZIP.

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      Why your files stay private

      Use it for documents you would rather not hand to a stranger: contracts, HR files, bank statements and tax forms.

      Most free PDF sites send your document to their server and send a result back. This one does not. The page reads your file directly from your device, does the work in your browser with the open source libraries pdf.js and pdf-lib, and saves the result to your downloads. Nothing is uploaded, so there is nothing to store. You can test it yourself: load the page, turn off your Wi-Fi, and every tool still works.

      Questions

      How do I extract pages from a PDF?

      Select the pages on the mat, choose Extract selected pages in the Split tab, then save. The selected pages become a new PDF.

      How do I split a PDF into single pages?

      Choose One file per page and click Save all as ZIP. You get one PDF for every page.

      Is the original file changed?

      No. The tool only reads your file. The split parts are new files saved to your device.

      Is splitting private?

      Yes. The file is split by your browser and never uploaded.

      Is it safe for contracts, HR files and financial documents?

      Your files never leave your device, so nothing is stored on a server or seen by anyone else. That makes it a good fit for contracts, HR files, bank statements and tax forms. For extra peace of mind, turn off your Wi-Fi once the page has loaded.

      Do I need to install anything? Does it work offline?

      There is nothing to install and no account to create. Open the page in any recent browser. Once it has loaded, every tool keeps working without an internet connection.

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      Other things you can do

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