Split PDF
Divide a PDF into multiple smaller documents
Drop your PDF here or click to browse
Upload a PDF to split it into individual pages
How It Works
- 1Upload your PDF file
- 2Click Split to separate pages
- 3Download individual pages
Quick Stats
Need to break a large PDF into smaller, more manageable files? iReadPDF's free PDF splitter lets you divide documents by page ranges, fixed intervals, or file size—all without uploading your files to any server.
Whether you're extracting specific chapters from an ebook, separating invoices from a batch file, or dividing a report for easier sharing, our tool handles it all in seconds. Your documents stay on your device, ensuring complete privacy and security.
Why Use Our Split PDF Online for Free?
Who Uses This Tool?
Trusted by professionals across industries for their daily document needs
Students & Academics
Extract specific chapters from textbooks for focused study. Split lecture slides into topic-based sections. Separate answer keys from exam papers.
Legal Professionals
Extract specific exhibits from case files. Split lengthy contracts into manageable sections. Separate signature pages for individual processing.
Accountants & Finance
Split bank statements by month. Extract specific invoices from batch files. Separate individual tax documents from compiled returns.
Publishers & Authors
Split manuscripts into chapters for editing. Extract sample chapters for marketing. Divide large documents for easier collaboration.
HR Departments
Split employee handbook into department-specific sections. Extract individual employee records from batch files. Separate training materials by topic.
Healthcare Providers
Extract specific patient records from batch files. Split medical reports into sections. Separate lab results from consultation notes.
How It Works
Get started in three simple steps
Upload Your PDF
Drag and drop your PDF file or click to browse. Preview all pages instantly.
Choose Split Method
Select how to split: by page ranges, every N pages, by file size, or at bookmarks.
Split & Download
Click Split and download individual files or all at once as a ZIP archive.
Powerful Features
Everything you need, nothing you don't
Multiple Split Methods
Split by page ranges, fixed intervals, bookmarks, or file size limits.
Visual Page Selection
Preview and select exact pages to extract into new documents.
Batch Download
Download all split files at once as a convenient ZIP archive.
Custom Naming
Automatically name output files based on page numbers or custom prefixes.
Bookmark Splitting
Automatically split at bookmark boundaries for chapter-based division.
Size-Based Splitting
Split large PDFs into files under a specific size for email attachments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common questions
How do I split a PDF into individual pages?
Select "Split every 1 page" option, and each page will become its own PDF file. Download them individually or as a ZIP archive.
Can I extract specific pages (like pages 5-10)?
Yes! Use the page range option to specify exactly which pages you want. You can enter ranges like "5-10" or multiple ranges like "1-3, 7-9, 12".
Is there a limit to how large the PDF can be?
Free users can split PDFs up to 10MB. Premium users can handle files up to 100MB with faster processing.
Will splitting affect the quality of my PDF?
No, splitting creates exact copies of the original pages. All text, images, and formatting remain identical to the source.
Can I split a password-protected PDF?
Yes, you'll need to enter the password first. The split files can then be saved with or without protection.
How do I split a PDF by chapters?
If your PDF has bookmarks for chapters, select "Split at bookmarks" to automatically create separate files for each chapter.
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