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Split PDF

Split one PDF into separate files by page range or every page.

Processed locally – files never leave your device

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Next: try Merge PDF — Combine multiple PDFs into one in any order.

Need just pages 1–3 of a long report, or every page as its own file? This free split tool cuts a PDF into the parts you choose and downloads them together as a ZIP — no uploading, no account, no watermark.

It works entirely in your browser, so private documents stay on your device. To join files back together later, use the Merge PDF tool, or turn single pages into images with the PDF to JPG tool.

How to use

  1. Drop a PDF into the box above, or click to browse.
  2. Choose “Every page” or “Page ranges”, and type ranges like “1-3, 5” if needed.
  3. Tap “Split PDF” and wait while the parts are created.
  4. Download all the parts as one ZIP file.

Why use Toolsvine

Most split tools upload your document to a server first, which is a poor fit for contracts, exam papers and medical records. Toolsvine splits locally, so the file never leaves your device, the split is instant for ordinary documents, and there is no per-day limit on how many PDFs you cut up.

How PDF splitting works

A PDF stores its pages as separate objects inside one file. Splitting reads the page count, copies only the pages you asked for into a new PDF, and repeats that for each range. The copied pages keep their original text, images and layout — splitting never re-renders or re-types anything, so quality is unchanged.

Page ranges, explained

Ranges use ordinary page numbers starting at 1. “1-3, 5” means pages 1, 2, 3 and 5 in one file; “every page” mode makes one file per page instead. The tool checks every range against the real page count before it starts, so a typo like “1-99” in a 12-page file is caught with a plain message instead of a broken download.

Why a ZIP?

Browsers download one file per click, so a split that makes 40 files would need 40 clicks. Packing the parts into a single ZIP keeps it to one download. Open the ZIP on any computer or phone — Windows, macOS, Android and iOS all open ZIP files without extra software.

Frequently asked questions

Is splitting a PDF free?

Yes — free, with no account and no limit on the number of splits. Everything runs in your browser.

Will the split files keep the original quality?

Yes. Pages are copied, not re-rendered, so text and images are identical to the original.

Can I split a scanned PDF?

Yes. Scanned pages split exactly like text pages. Each part is still a scanned-image PDF.

What if I type a page range that does not exist?

The tool checks your ranges against the real page count first and shows a message naming the correct range, instead of creating a broken file.

How do I open the ZIP download?

Double-tap or double-click it. Windows, macOS, Android and iOS all open ZIP files built in, with no extra app needed.

Are my files uploaded anywhere?

No. Splitting runs entirely in your browser. Your document never leaves your device.

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