Split / Extract PDF Pages
Extract selected pages from a PDF.
Extract selected pages or split into individual PDFs • Up to 100 MB • Processed in your browser
How to Extract Pages or Split PDF Documents Locally
Working with large multi-page PDF files often requires extracting only the specific sections you need. For example, you can select a chapter from a manual or a short range from a longer report, then save the selected pages together or as individual files.
FivoTools Split / Extract PDF Pages copies selected pages into new PDF files directly in your web browser. You can isolate specific page numbers and continuous ranges, or create individual single-page PDFs for up to 50 selected pages. The page selection is processed in your browser; the input file is not uploaded to a FivoTools processing server.
Page Range Syntax Guide & Examples
The range parser understands intuitive formatting conventions. You can use commas between individual page numbers and ranges. Use a hyphen only inside a range:
| Expression | Extracted Pages | Common Use Case |
|---|---|---|
1 | Page 1 only | Extract cover sheet or title page |
1-5 | Pages 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 | Extract introductory chapter or executive summary |
2, 4, 6 | Pages 2, 4, and 6 | Select those three pages |
1-3, 7, 10-12 | Pages 1, 2, 3, 7, 10, 11, 12 | Select pages 1 through 3, page 7, then pages 10 through 12 |
5-8 | Pages 5 through 8 | Extract a continuous section |
Two Flexible Splitting Modes
1. Combine into One PDF
Copies the selected pages, sorted into ascending page order, into one new PDF. Use this mode when the selected pages should stay together.
2. Separate PDFs
Creates an independent PDF file for every selected page, numbered in ascending page order (e.g., document-page-01.pdf, document-page-02.pdf). Each page is offered as its own PDF download. Select up to 50 pages in this mode; choose Combine into One PDF for larger selections.
Built-in Guardrails for Error Prevention
Manual data entry can produce typos that corrupt output documents. FivoTools incorporates real-time input verification:
- Reverse Range Detection: Typing
8-3instead of3-8triggers an immediate helpful warning explaining the reverse range and suggesting the corrected format. - Duplicate removal and order: Overlapping entries such as
1-4, 3, 4produce pages 1, 2, 3, and 4 once each. The parser sorts the final selection in ascending order, regardless of entry order. - Document Boundary Enforcement: Requesting page 25 in a 12-page document flags the exact out-of-bounds number before execution.
- Encrypted files: Password-protected or encrypted PDFs must be unlocked before the tool can read them.
How page extraction works
The tool copies selected pages into a new PDF without intentionally converting the page to an image. The appearance and behavior of some interactive or document-level features can vary in the new file:
- Page content: Text, vector graphics, and embedded images are copied as PDF page content rather than deliberately converted to screenshots. A scanned page remains an image; this tool does not add OCR.
- Document features: A new PDF is created. Do not rely on bookmarks, annotations, interactive forms, document metadata, attachments, or existing certificate signatures being preserved or verifiable.
Local file processing
Frequently Asked Questions About Splitting PDFs
Does splitting or extracting pages reduce PDF visual quality?
Selected pages are copied into a new PDF without intentional screenshot conversion. Review the output: bookmarks, annotations, interactive form behavior, metadata, and existing signature validation may not carry over.
How do I extract non-consecutive pages like 1, 4, and 7 through 10?
Enter comma-separated page numbers and ranges, such as 1, 4, 7-10. The tool sorts selected pages into ascending order and removes duplicates. You can also use the All, Odd, Even, First Half, or Second Half preset, or toggle individual pages in the picker when it is shown.
What is the difference between "Combine into One PDF" and "Separate PDFs"?
"Combine into One PDF" outputs one PDF containing the selected pages. "Separate PDFs" creates one single-page PDF per selected page, with an individual download link for each file. Separate mode supports up to 50 files per run.
Can I split an encrypted or password-protected PDF document?
This tool cannot open a password-protected or encrypted PDF. Unlock the file with a tool you trust, then select the unlocked copy.
Are my private documents uploaded to your server when splitting?
Page parsing and extraction run in your browser; selected files are not sent to a FivoTools processing server. The browser may keep the selected PDF in local IndexedDB for refresh recovery for up to 7 days. Reset removes this tool-session copy. Normal page and asset requests still reach our host; consented analytics may record allowlisted tool events.
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Implementation Reference
- pdf-lib PDFDocument APIdocuments copying selected pages into a new PDF document.