How to Split PDF into Individual Pages or Sections

Why Split PDF Files?

There are many reasons to split a PDF into smaller parts:

• Extract specific pages: Share only relevant pages from a large document
• Reduce file size: Smaller documents are easier to email and share
• Organize content: Separate chapters or sections for easier navigation
• Privacy: Remove sensitive pages before sharing
• Print selection: Print only the pages you need

How to Split PDF with PDFey

Step 1: Upload Your PDF

Go to PDFey Split PDF and upload your document.

Step 2: Preview Pages

The tool displays thumbnails of all pages. Scroll through to identify which pages you need.

Step 3: Select Pages or Ranges

Enter your page selection:

• 1-5 - Pages 1 through 5
• 1,3,5 - Specific pages only
• 1-3,7,10-12 - Combination of ranges and individual pages
• all - Split every page into separate files

Step 4: Download Results

Click Split and download your extracted pages. If you selected multiple ranges, each becomes a separate PDF file.

Common Split Scenarios

Extract a Single Page

Need just one page? Enter the page number (e.g., 5) and download that page as a standalone PDF.

Split a Book into Chapters

For a 100-page book with chapters at pages 1, 25, 50, and 75:

• Range 1: 1-24 (Chapter 1)
• Range 2: 25-49 (Chapter 2)
• Range 3: 50-74 (Chapter 3)
• Range 4: 75-100 (Chapter 4)

Extract Every Page as Separate Files

Select "Split all pages" to create individual PDF files for each page. Useful for slide decks or scanned documents.

Remove First/Last Pages

To remove cover pages or blank pages at the end, specify the range you want to keep. For a 10-page document without the cover: 2-10

Split vs. Extract vs. Delete

Tips for Efficient Splitting

Use Page Numbers

PDF page numbers may differ from printed page numbers. Always verify using the thumbnail preview before splitting.

Batch Processing

If you need to split many PDFs the same way, use consistent page ranges and process files one after another.

Preserve Original

Splitting creates new files - your original PDF remains unchanged. Keep the original until you've verified the split results.

Conclusion

Splitting PDFs is straightforward with the right tool. Whether you need a single page or want to divide a large document into chapters, PDFey makes it fast and private. Best of all, everything happens in your browser with no file uploads.