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Split PDF

Divide one PDF into several files by page ranges, single pages, fixed chunks, or odd and even pages.

  • Runs in your browser
  • Free, no sign-up
  • No watermark

Quick answer

How to split a PDF?

To split a PDF, open PDFella's Split PDF tool, upload the file, choose By range, Fixed size or Odd / even, enter the pages you want (for example 1-3, 4, 5-) and click Split PDF. Download a single PDF or a ZIP of all the parts.

Updated 5 October 2026 by the PDFella team

Key facts

Price
Free
Account
Not required
Processing
In your browser. Files aren't uploaded
Input
PDF
Output
PDF or ZIP of PDFs
Max file size
100 MB
Works on
Windows, macOS, Linux, iPhone, Android
Watermark
None

Step by step

How to split a PDF

  1. 1

    Upload your PDF

    Drag your PDF onto the upload area or click Choose file. It opens in your browser straight away. Nothing is uploaded to a server.

    How to split a PDF: step 1, upload your pdf in PDFella
  2. 2

    Choose how to split

    Pick By range to type page ranges such as 1-3, 4, 5-; Fixed size to split every N pages (1 = every page separately); or Odd / even to separate odd and even pages. The tool shows how many files you'll get.

    How to split a PDF: step 2, choose how to split in PDFella
  3. 3

    Click Split PDF

    Each range becomes its own PDF. If there's more than one file, they're bundled into a ZIP.

  4. 4

    Download the result

    Rename the file if you like and click Download. You can also open the result in the editor to keep working on it.

    How to split a PDF: step 4, download the result in PDFella

Why PDFella

Split PDF, done right

  • Four ways to split

    Custom ranges, every page, fixed-size chunks or odd/even.

  • Runs in your browser

    Your files never leave your device, which keeps confidential documents private and makes processing fast.

  • Group ranges

    Use ; to put several ranges into one file, e.g. 1-2,5; 3-4.

  • Free, no account

    No sign-up, no watermark and no daily limit for browser-based tools.

Splitting by page ranges

Separate ranges with commas to create one file per range: 1-3, 4, 5- creates three files (pages 1–3, page 4, and page 5 to the end). To combine non-adjacent pages into the same file, separate groups with semicolons: 1-2,5; 3-4.

Need only a few pages?

If you just want certain pages in one new PDF, Extract PDF Pages is quicker: click the thumbnails you want and download them as a single file.

Who uses Split PDF?

  • Office staff

    Split a scanned batch into separate letters or invoices.

  • Teachers

    Separate a workbook into individual worksheets.

  • Lawyers

    Extract exhibits from a long bundle.

FAQ

Split PDF: frequently asked questions

Still stuck? Email support@pdfella.example.

How do I split a PDF into separate pages?

Choose Fixed size and enter 1. Every page becomes its own PDF, downloaded together in a ZIP.

Can I split a PDF by page range?

Yes. Choose By range and type ranges like 1-3, 4, 5-.

Are my files uploaded?

No. Splitting runs entirely in your browser.

How do I get the split files?

One file downloads directly; several files download as a ZIP.

Is splitting free?

Yes, with no account or watermark.

Does splitting reduce quality?

No. Pages are copied without recompression.

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