PDF Split

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How to Split a PDF Online

Upload Your PDF

Drag and drop your PDF file onto the upload area or click to browse and select a file from your device. On this page the PDF loads in your browser, with no server upload.
Choose a Split Mode

Pick one of three modes: Select Pages to hand-pick individual pages, Page Range to specify a start and end page, or Split Every N Pages to divide the document at regular intervals.
Select the Pages You Need

Use the visual page thumbnails to review your document and choose exactly which pages to extract. You can select all, deselect all, or toggle individual pages.
Split and Download

Click Split & Download to generate your new PDF files. The split documents are created instantly in your browser and downloaded to your device automatically.

Common Use Cases

Extract a Chapter from an eBook

Pull out a specific chapter or section from a large PDF book and share just that part with colleagues, students, or clients instead of the entire document.

Separate Invoice or Receipt Pages

Split a multi-page financial PDF so each invoice or receipt becomes its own file, making it easier to organize records for accounting and tax filing.

Reduce Email Attachment Size

Break a large PDF into smaller parts that fit within email attachment limits, ensuring recipients can download your files without issues.

Isolate Pages for Signing

Extract only the signature pages from a contract or agreement so you can sign and return just the relevant pages without handling the full document.

Why use PDF Split?

Our PDF Split tool allows you to break up large PDF documents into smaller, more manageable files. Whether you need to extract specific pages, split at regular intervals, or separate chapters, this page handles it all directly in your browser without uploading your files. The API is a separate path: a call sends the PDF you include to FindUtils, which splits it without storing it.

Splitting a PDF is one of the most common document tasks, whether you need to extract a few pages from a report, separate chapters in a book, or break apart a large file for easier sharing. The FindUtils PDF Splitter page handles all of these scenarios directly in your browser, with no file upload and no signup required.

The tool offers three flexible split modes. Select Pages lets you hand-pick individual pages using visual thumbnails. Page Range extracts a continuous block of pages by specifying start and end numbers. Split Every N Pages divides the entire document into equal-sized chunks automatically. On this page, all processing uses client-side JavaScript, so your files stay on your device, which suits confidential contracts, medical records, and financial statements. The API is a separate path: a call sends the PDF you include to FindUtils, which splits it without storing it.

Once you have split your PDF, you can further refine the results with other FindUtils PDF tools. Use PDF Merger to recombine pages in a new order, PDF Compress to shrink file sizes before emailing, PDF Rotate to fix page orientation, or PDF Delete Pages to remove unwanted content. For full document reorganization, the PDF Organize tool lets you drag and drop pages into any arrangement. Need to convert formats first? Try Word to PDF or PDF Converter before splitting.

How it compares

Most online PDF splitters require you to upload your file to a remote server, raising privacy concerns for sensitive documents. Services like iLovePDF, Smallpdf, and Adobe Acrobat online all process files server-side, and many impose daily limits or require paid subscriptions for full functionality. On this page, the FindUtils PDF Splitter processes everything in your browser using client-side JavaScript, so your files stay on your device. The API is a separate path: a call sends the PDF you include to FindUtils, which splits it without storing it. There is no account required, no usage cap, and no watermarks on your output files.

Compared to desktop software like Adobe Acrobat Pro (which costs around $20 per month), FindUtils offers the core splitting features most users need. If you only need to extract pages, split by range, or divide a document into equal parts, a browser-based tool is faster and more convenient than installing and licensing dedicated software. For users who handle PDFs regularly, combining the splitter with FindUtils' other PDF tools creates a complete document workflow without any expense.

Tips for Splitting PDFs

Use Page Range mode when you know the exact page numbers you need -- it is the fastest way to extract a continuous section.
Preview page thumbnails before splitting to make sure you are selecting the correct pages, especially in long documents.
Split Every N Pages mode is ideal for breaking textbooks or manuals into uniform chapter-sized files.
After splitting, use PDF Merger to recombine pages in a different order if you need to rearrange your document.
For scanned PDFs, the tool works the same way since it operates on the PDF structure rather than the text content.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my PDF file secure?

On this page, yes. The PDF is read and split in your browser, and it is not uploaded to any server. The REST API and MCP tool are a separate path: a call sends the PDF you include to FindUtils over HTTPS, where it is split and the result returned. FindUtils does not store it, and logs the request without its content.

What split modes are available?

You can select specific pages to extract, specify a page range (e.g., pages 5-10), or split the document every N pages (e.g., every 5 pages).

Is there a file size limit?

Since processing happens in your browser, very large files may be slower to process depending on your device's capabilities. Most PDFs under 100MB work smoothly.

Can I split password-protected PDFs?

Password-protected PDFs cannot be split directly. If you know the password, remove it with Unlock PDF, then split the unlocked copy.

Do I need to create an account to use PDF Split?

No. PDF Split is available and requires no registration, no email, and no account. Simply open the tool and start splitting your PDFs instantly.

Can I extract non-consecutive pages from a PDF?

Yes. In Select Pages mode, you can click individual page thumbnails to pick any combination of pages regardless of their order. The extracted pages will be saved as a new PDF.

What happens to my original PDF after splitting?

Your original PDF remains completely unchanged. The tool creates new, separate files from the pages you select. Since everything runs in your browser, the original file on your device is never modified.

Can I split a PDF into individual single-page files?

Yes. Use the Split Every N Pages mode and set the interval to 1. This will produce one separate PDF file for each page of the original document.

Does this tool work on mobile devices?

Yes. The PDF splitter works on any modern browser including Chrome, Safari, and Firefox on both iOS and Android devices. On this page, processing happens on the device, so the PDF stays on your phone or tablet.

Is there a limit on the number of splits I can make?

No. You can split as many PDFs as you need with no daily limit, no watermarks, and no restrictions. The tool is available and unlimited.

Run it from code

$ curl -X POST \
  api.findutils.com/api/tools/pdf-split/execute \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -d '{"pdf":"JVBERi0xLjQKMSAwIG9iago8PCAvVHlwZSAvQ2F0YWxvZyAvUGFnZXMgMiAwIFIgPj4KZW5kb2JqCjIgMCBvYmoKPDwgL1R5cGUgL1BhZ2VzIC9LaWRzIFszIDAgUiA1IDAgUl0gL0NvdW50IDIgP…'

$ claude mcp add findutils \
  --transport http https://mcp.findutils.com/ \
  --header "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
# then call findutils:pdf_split

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The REST API and the MCP tool are a separate path from this page: a call sends the input you include to FindUtils over HTTPS, where it is processed and the result returned. FindUtils does not store that input, and logs the request without its content.

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