How to split a PDF
- Drag one PDF file into the area above, or click it to browse. The total page count appears in the list the moment the file is read.
- Pick a mode. Choose Extract range to pull only the pages you need into a single file, or Split all to turn every page into its own PDF.
- If you chose Extract range, specify pages with commas and hyphens, like 1-3,5,7-9.
- Click the button. Processing is instant and the download starts automatically. File names follow the pattern original_1-3.pdf (range extraction) or original_p1.pdf (split all), so you can tell which pages are inside at a glance.
What makes this different from other PDF splitter sites
Typical online PDF splitters work by uploading your file to their servers, cutting it there, and sending the pieces back. You have no way to verify when your document is deleted or who can view it during processing. If the file is a contract, a medical record, a tax return, or a pay stub, that's a real concern.
ThisIsMyPDF's PDF splitter never sends your file anywhere. The entire extraction and splitting job runs on your own device, using technology built into your browser. That design gives you three advantages:
- Privacy — your file never leaves your device, so there is simply nothing to leak.
- Speed — with no upload or download queue, even documents tens of MB in size finish in seconds.
- No limits — we pay no server costs for processing, so we don't cap file size or how often you use it.
Two split modes
1. Extract range — only the pages you need, as one file
Type page numbers separated by commas and a new PDF is built from just those pages. Consecutive runs can be shortened with a hyphen:
- 5 — extracts page 5 only
- 2-4 — extracts pages 2 through 4
- 1-3,5,7-9 — pages 1–3, page 5, and pages 7–9: seven pages, arranged in the order you typed them
If a range points past the last page or the format is off, the tool tells you exactly which part is wrong — so even long documents can be sliced without mistakes.
2. Split all — every page as its own PDF
Every page of the document becomes an independent PDF file. A 10-page document produces ten files, from original_p1.pdf to original_p10.pdf, downloading one after another at 0.4-second intervals. Most browsers block consecutive downloads by default, so when the "allow multiple file downloads" prompt appears right after the first file, click Allow.
When to use it
- Pulling just the signature page or a specific clause out of a long contract to send to the other party or an agency
- Separating a batch scan into individual documents — splitting IDs, bank statements, and certificates into their own files
- Cutting course materials or an ebook into chapters to share only what's needed or load onto a tablet
- Breaking a large PDF that exceeds email or upload size limits into a few smaller files
- Building a handout version of a slide deck — cover plus key pages only
Frequently asked questions
Are my files really never uploaded to a server?
Correct. The entire split runs inside your browser, on your own computer or phone. Open your browser's network tab and you will see no file upload requests. Sensitive documents like contracts, medical records, and ID scans are safe to use here.
How do I enter a page range?
Separate entries with commas and write consecutive runs with a hyphen. For example, entering 1-3,5,7-9 produces pages 1 to 3, page 5, and pages 7 to 9 — seven pages in the order you typed them, combined into one new PDF. To extract a single page, just type its number (e.g. 5).
I clicked Split all but only one file downloaded. Why?
Browsers block multiple consecutive downloads by default. Right after the first file downloads, look near the address bar for a prompt asking to allow multiple file downloads, click Allow, and run it again — every page will then download in order.
Can I split a password-protected PDF?
PDFs with an open password cannot be read for security reasons, so a notice is shown instead. Remove the password in a PDF viewer, save a copy, and try again with that file.
Will the split PDF lose quality or content?
No. Pages are not re-rendered — the original page data is copied as-is, so text and image quality, fonts, and links stay identical to the source.