How to Split a PDF Into Separate Pages
Split PDF files into separate pages or sections for free. Divide by page range, every N pages, or extract individual pages.
Need to split a PDF into multiple files? Whether you are breaking a report into chapters, separating invoices from a batch scan, or extracting a single page to share, PDF Shuttle's Split PDF tool handles it instantly.
Three Ways to Split a PDF
1. Custom page ranges. Enter specific ranges like 1–5, 6–10, 11–20 to create separate files from those pages. Ideal for breaking a report into chapters or sections.
2. Split every N pages. Automatically divide the document into equal chunks — every 5 pages, every 10 pages, or any number you choose. Useful for large batch scans.
3. Split every page. Create one PDF per page. Perfect for scanned receipts, certificates, or any document where each page is its own record.
Step-by-Step: Split a PDF for Free
Step 1: Upload your PDF. Go to PDF Shuttle's Split PDF tool and drop your file.
Step 2: Choose a split method. Select custom ranges, every N pages, or every page.
Step 3: Preview. Page thumbnails show you exactly which pages belong to each split section.
Step 4: Download. Get your split files individually as PDFs, or download all parts as a convenient ZIP archive.
Common Split Scenarios
- Annual reports: Split into quarterly sections for different departments.
- Legal bundles: Separate exhibits and attachments into individual files.
- Batch scans: Each receipt or invoice becomes its own file for organized record-keeping.
- Study materials: Extract specific chapters from a textbook for focused study sessions.
Split vs Extract: What's the Difference?
- Split PDF divides a document into multiple files by ranges. You define the boundaries, and every page goes into one of the resulting files.
- Extract PDF Pages lets you cherry-pick individual pages into one new file. Use extract when you want a subset, not a full division.
Preserving Document Properties
Split files retain all properties from the original: bookmarks within the page range, hyperlinks, form fields, and annotations. Bookmarks pointing to pages outside the split range are automatically removed.
Reassembling Later
Split the wrong way? Use the Merge PDF tool to recombine files. You can merge split sections back together in any order.
Privacy
All processing happens locally in your browser. Your files are never uploaded to any server.