--- title: "Split PDF: Separate Pages & Extract Ranges Online Free | ShoutingNow" description: Upload a PDF, set the page ranges or pick which pages to extract, preview the thumbnails, then download one ZIP or separate files, all handled right on your… url: "https://shoutingnow.com/tools/split-pdf/" image: "https://shoutingnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/shoutingnow-preview-scaled.webp" --- # Split PDF: Separate Pages & Extract Ranges Online Free Upload a PDF, set the page ranges or pick which pages to extract, preview the thumbnails, then download one ZIP or separate files, all handled right on your device. ## Split PDF files by range or page Separate chapters, invoices, or a batch of scans without touching desktop software. Choose Range mode for custom from-to segments or fixed-size chunks, or switch to Pages mode to pull individual sheets out. Processing runs through pdf-lib in your browser, so files never get sent to our servers. 1. Select PDF file: browse, drag it in, import from cloud storage, or paste a direct URL. 2. Pick a split mode: Range (custom or fixed) or Pages, for extracting individual pages. 3. Set ranges: add as many ranges as you need, optionally merge them back into one PDF, and preview the first and last thumbnails. 4. Split PDF: download a ZIP when multiple files come out, or a single PDF once you have merged them. Head back to the [PDF Tools hub](https://shoutingnow.com/tools/pdf-tools/) to merge documents, remove unwanted pages, or reorder and rotate pages. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How do I extract specific pages from a PDF? Open Split PDF, upload your file, and switch to the Pages tab. Click the thumbnails you want, then choose Split PDF. Each selected page can export as its own file, or merge into one PDF if you check that box. ### What is the difference between Custom and Fixed range modes? Custom lets you type exact from-to page numbers and stack up multiple ranges. Fixed just splits automatically every N pages, handy for equal chunks like every 5 pages. ### Can I merge split ranges into one PDF? Yes, in Range mode with Custom ranges, check "Merge all ranges in one PDF file" before clicking Split PDF. Pages mode has that same merge option, and everything selected exports as a single download. ### Will split PDFs keep text and images intact? They will, the tool copies the original page objects with pdf-lib, so vectors, text, and embedded images all carry over from the source file. ### Why do I get a ZIP file after splitting? 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