Split PDF & Extract Pages Online
Extract selected pages, specify custom page ranges, or separate an entire PDF into individual single-page files. Runs 100% in your browser without uploading your documents.
Drop PDF file here to split, or browse
Extract custom page ranges (e.g. 1-3, 5), separate into individual single-page PDFs, or choose pages visually.
How to Split a PDF Online in 3 Steps
- Upload Your PDF: Drag and drop your PDF file or browse to select it from your device.
- Choose Split Mode & Target Pages: Use Custom Page Range (e.g.
1-3, 5), select pages visually on the grid, or choose Extract All to split every page into separate files. - Extract & Download: Click Extract Selected Pages (or Split All Pages) to generate your document or ZIP archive instantly.
Page Range Syntax Reference
You can specify exactly which pages to extract using standard range notation:
| Syntax Example | Pattern Meaning | Exact Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1-3 | Continuous range | Extracts pages 1, 2, and 3 into a single new PDF document. |
| 1, 4, 7 | Comma-separated list | Extracts only pages 1, 4, and 7, omitting all other pages. |
| 1-3, 5, 8-10 | Mixed ranges and individual pages | Combines pages 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9, and 10 in sequential order. |
| Extract All (ZIP) | Full document decomposition | Splits every single page into its own 1-page PDF and bundles them into a ZIP archive. |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I extract just one single page from a multi-page PDF document?▼
Upload your document, keep 'Custom Page Range' selected, type the page number you want (for example, '3'), and click 'Extract Selected Pages'. Your new 1-page PDF will download immediately.
Can I split a large 50-page PDF into 50 separate 1-page documents?▼
Yes! Switch to the 'Extract All (ZIP)' tab and click 'Split All Pages'. The tool generates 50 individual PDFs—named page-001.pdf, page-002.pdf, etc.—and packages them into a single clean ZIP archive.
Are my uploaded PDFs stored or logged on any server?▼
No. The entire PDF extraction process runs locally in your web browser using pdf-lib. No files are uploaded to our servers, ensuring your confidential documents remain strictly private.
Does extracting pages reduce the quality or resolution of text and pictures?▼
No. The extraction engine copies the internal content streams of your PDF pages directly. All vector fonts, forms, annotations, and high-resolution images are preserved with zero loss in fidelity.
Can I split encrypted or password-protected PDF files?▼
No. For privacy and security reasons, client-side tools cannot decrypt password-protected PDF files. You will need to remove the password before splitting.
How does the Visual Page Picker work?▼
Switch to 'Visual Page Picker' to see an interactive grid of numbered cards representing every page in your document. Click the pages you want to keep; they will be highlighted with a red badge. Then click 'Extract Selected Pages'.
Is there any cost or subscription required to split PDFs?▼
No. CalcMaster tools are completely free, require no registration, and impose no artificial limits or watermarks.
Security & Privacy
- ✓100% In-Browser execution: files never touch our servers.
- ✓Zero data retention or server-side logging.
- ✓Safe for financial records, tax forms, and corporate PDFs.