Split PDF Online Free

Divide a PDF into smaller files. Extract selected page ranges or split every page into a separate document.

Split Settings

Tap pages in the preview or enter individual pages separated by commas, or page ranges (e.g. 2-5).

Visual Split Engine

Click directly on page previews in the workspace to toggling selections. The page range input in the sidebar will update dynamically.

About this tool

Split PDF into multiple files instantly

Split PDF documents into smaller files without installing software. Upload your file, select pages by thumbnail or type a range like 1-5, 8, and download the result instantly. BrainyPDF processes everything in your browser, so your file never touches a server.

Choose to extract selected pages into one new PDF, or split PDF into pages as individual files bundled in a ZIP archive. This split PDF online free tool is perfect for pulling chapters from a manual, separating scanned batches, or dividing large reports for email.

Split PDF by page range with visual previews so you always grab the right content. After splitting, you can merge PDF files back together, extract pages from PDF with finer control, or remove pages from PDF you no longer need.

Extract specific pages from any PDF

Separate PDF pages without software

Step-by-step guide

How to split a PDF into separate files

Extract pages from a PDF or split every page into its own file. Select pages visually, enter page ranges, or export each page individually — all processed locally with no cloud upload.

  1. Upload the PDF to split

    Add a single PDF file. Page thumbnails load in the workspace for visual selection.

  2. Select pages or ranges

    Click thumbnails to pick pages, or type ranges like 1-3, 5 in the sidebar. Choose split mode: selected pages or every page.

  3. Choose split mode

    Extract selected pages into one PDF, or split each page into a separate file bundled in a ZIP archive.

  4. Download split files

    Click Split PDF and download your extracted document or ZIP of individual pages.

BrainyPDF processes every file locally in your browser. No uploads, no cloud storage, no account required — a privacy-first alternative to server-based PDF tools.

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FAQ

Free PDF splitter — frequently asked questions

Answers about splitting PDF files online for free, page ranges, ZIP exports, and related PDF utilities.

How do I split a PDF into multiple files for free?

Upload your PDF, select pages by clicking thumbnails or entering ranges like 1-3, 5, then choose a split mode and click Split PDF. BrainyPDF extracts pages locally in your browser — free with no account required.

How do I split a PDF into separate pages online?

Choose the "split each page" mode to export every page as its own PDF bundled in a ZIP archive. This free batch split is ideal for archiving scanned pages or processing forms individually.

How do I split a large PDF into smaller files?

Enter page ranges in the sidebar — for example, 1-10, 11-20, 21-30 — to divide a large PDF into manageable sections. Each range exports as a separate file, all processed locally on your device.

Is it free to split PDF pages online with no sign-up?

Yes. BrainyPDF is a completely free PDF splitter with no account, subscription, or daily page limits. Split as many PDFs as you need without watermarks on your output.

Do I need an account to split a PDF online?

No account is required. Upload your PDF, select pages or ranges, choose a split mode, and download the result immediately. No email sign-up or login wall.

Is it safe to split PDF files online without uploading?

Your files are never uploaded. Splitting runs entirely in your browser, so confidential documents stay on your device from upload to download.

How do I split a PDF into individual pages as separate files?

Select the per-page split mode to export every page as its own PDF file inside a ZIP archive. This is useful when you need one file per scanned page or form.

How do I split PDF pages by range?

Type comma-separated ranges in the sidebar — for example, 1-5, 8, 10-12 — to extract multiple sections in one operation. Click thumbnails for visual selection alongside typed ranges.

How do I split a PDF on iPhone or Mac?

Open BrainyPDF in Safari or Chrome on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, upload the PDF, and select your pages. Splitting happens locally with no app installation needed.

What is the difference between split PDF and extract pages?

Split PDF supports range-based extraction and per-page ZIP export. The free extract pages from PDF tool pulls a visual selection into one new file. Both are free and run entirely in your browser.