Ever had a large PDF file but only needed to share a few specific pages? Maybe you have a 100-page report but your boss only needs the summary. Sending the entire large file is inefficient and unprofessional.

This guide will walk you through the simple, instant steps to separate pages from any PDF file using a free and completely secure online tool.

Why Would You Need to Split a PDF?

Splitting a PDF is a powerful feature for managing your documents. Here are a few common scenarios where it's incredibly useful:

  • Sharing Specific Information: Send only the relevant chapters of a book or specific slides from a presentation.
  • Reducing File Size: By extracting only the pages you need, you create a much smaller, easier-to-share file.
  • Removing Unwanted Pages: Easily get rid of blank pages, advertisements, or irrelevant sections from a document.
  • Organizing Your Files: Break down a large document (like a year's worth of invoices) into smaller, manageable monthly files.

Your 4-Step Guide to Splitting a PDF Instantly

Our tool works directly in your browser, which means your files are never uploaded to a server. This guarantees your privacy. Let's get started.

  1. Upload Your PDF File
    First, navigate to the Split PDF tool. You can either drag and drop your PDF file or click the "Browse File" button to select it.
  2. Select the Pages You Want
    Once loaded, the tool will show a preview of all pages. Simply click on the pages you wish to extract. A blue checkmark will appear on each selected page.
  3. Click the 'Split PDF' Button
    After selecting all the pages you want to keep, find and click the "Split PDF" button and give your new file a name.
  4. Download Your New File
    That's it! The process is instant. A success screen will appear with a "Download PDF" button. Click it to save your new file.