Split PDF

Split a PDF by page ranges, extract only the pages you need, or save every page as its own PDF. Download the result as one file or a ZIP.

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Drop a PDF to split

Extract pages or cut the document into parts. Pages are copied exactly.

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How to use Split PDF

Simple steps to get your task done in seconds

Open your PDF

Drop the PDF you want to split.

Choose how

Extract pages into one file, split by ranges such as 1-3, 4-6, or split every page.

Download

Download a single PDF or all parts together as a ZIP.

How Client-Side PDF Splitting & Extraction Works

ZapPebble separates a single multi-page PDF into smaller documents or individual pages without uploading your files. Using the client-side pdf-lib engine, ZapPebble clones the exact page definitions, embedded fonts, vector graphics, and image streams into new document containers entirely within your browser memory.

Splitting Mode	Input Syntax / Behavior	Output Result
Extract Selected Pages	e.g. "1-3, 5, 8-10"	Combines chosen pages into a single new PDF document.
Split by Custom Ranges	e.g. "1-5, 6-12, 13-20"	Produces multiple separate PDF files, one for each specified range.
Split Every Page	Automated 1-page partition	Every single page becomes its own standalone PDF file.

Practical Example: Isolating a Specific Chapter from an E-Book

Source PDF & Requirements

You have a 120-page textbook PDF named Calculus_Guide.pdf (42 MB). You only need Chapter 3 (pages 45 to 68) to study offline without carrying the entire document.

Settings: Mode set to Extract selected pages · Range entered as 45-68.

Extraction Process & Result

ZapPebble extracts pages 45 through 68 into a new PDF buffer in memory.
Original vector mathematical formulas, diagrams, and font definitions are 100% preserved.
The resulting 24-page PDF Calculus_Guide-pages-45-68.pdf is only 7.2 MB.

Important Limitations & Troubleshooting

Page Number Ranges

Page numbers are 1-based physical sheet numbers. Enter comma-separated values like 1-3, 5, 8-. Ranges cannot go backwards (e.g. write 5-2 as 2-5).

ZIP Download for Multiple Files

When splitting into multiple documents or splitting every page, click "Download All as ZIP" to receive all resulting files packaged neatly rather than triggering dozens of individual browser download prompts.

Zero Document Uploads

Splitting happens completely inside client memory. Sensitive tax documents, payroll records, and medical files are never saved to a remote server.

Remove PDF PagesPrefer to visually select and delete specific pages using thumbnails? Use Remove PDF Pages.

Merge PDFRe-combine extracted pages or documents into a new unified file.

PDF to JPGRender your split pages as high-resolution images rather than PDF files.