Split a PDF by Page Range (Step-by-Step)

Splitting a PDF into just the pages you need should be quick, private, and free. This guide walks you through the exact steps.

Steps

1. Open the PDF Toolkit: /pdf-toolkit
   

2. Add your PDF (drag-and-drop or click to choose).
   

3. Enter page ranges, for example: 1-3,5,8-10.

   • Tips:
     • Use commas to separate pages/ranges.
     • Use dashes for ranges.
     • Pages start at 1.
       

4. Click “Split PDF” and wait a moment.
   

5. Download your result or open it in a new tab to preview.
   

Short clip (10–30s):

Common examples

• Extract first 10 pages: 1-10
• Keep only odd pages: 1,3,5,7,...
• Combine scattered pages: 2,6,9-12

FAQs

• Do my files get uploaded?
  • No—splitting happens in your browser for maximum privacy.
• Can I split very large PDFs?
  • Yes, but performance depends on your device. Try splitting into smaller chunks if needed.
• Can I reorder while splitting?
  • Yes—enter ranges in the order you want (e.g., 5-7,1-3).

Next steps:

• Reorder pages: /pdf-toolkit#reorder
• Merge PDFs: /pdf-toolkit#merge