⚡ Quick answer
Open Split PDF, upload your file and choose By range (for example 1-3, 4-6, 9) or Every N pages. Click Split PDF and download the separate files. To keep just some pages in one file, use Extract PDF Pages.
A 200-page manual when you only need chapter three. A scan containing ten different invoices. A combined statement that has to be filed month by month. Splitting a PDF turns one unwieldy document into exactly the pieces you need.
Below are three simple ways to split a PDF for free, and how to choose the right one.
✨ Key takeaways
- Split by page ranges or into equal parts of N pages.
- Each range becomes its own PDF — or merge all ranges into one file.
- Splitting runs in your browser, so the file isn’t uploaded.
- Use Extract PDF Pages or Remove PDF Pages for quick single-file edits.
How to split a PDF (step by step)
- Open Split PDFGo to Split PDF on iHeartPDF and upload your document.
- Choose how to splitPick By range to enter page ranges like 1-3, 4-6, 9, or Every N pages to cut the file into equal parts.
- Check the previewThe page thumbnails show which pages go into which file. Adjust the ranges if needed.
- Split and downloadClick Split PDF and download your new files.
Split PDF
Split by range or into equal parts — right in your browser, without uploading.
Three ways to split a PDF
| Goal | Best tool | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Cut a PDF into several documents | Split PDF — By range | One PDF per range |
| Split into equal parts | Split PDF — Every N pages | Files with N pages each |
| Keep only certain pages | Extract PDF Pages | One PDF with the selected pages |
| Throw away a few pages | Remove PDF Pages | The same PDF without them |
1. Split by page ranges
Type ranges separated by commas, for example 1-3, 4-6, 9. Each range becomes its own PDF. If you want the selected ranges in a single file instead, tick Merge all ranges into one PDF.
2. Split every N pages
Perfect for batch scans: if every invoice has two pages, set Pages per file to 2 and you instantly get one PDF per invoice.
3. Extract selected pages
When you just need a handful of pages, Extract PDF Pages lets you click the pages you want and saves them as a new PDF.
Name the parts right after downloading (for example 2026-03-invoice.pdf). Clear file names save a lot of time when you archive or search for them later.
Splitting large files for email
If a PDF is too large to send, splitting it into two or three parts is a quick fix. You can also make each part smaller with Compress PDF — see our guide on compressing PDFs without losing quality.
Putting pages back together
Split too much, or need to combine parts from different documents? Use Merge PDF to join them in any order — our guide on how to merge PDF files shows how. To reorder pages inside one file, try Organize PDF.
Sharing only some pages of a confidential document? Split out what’s needed and then add a password — see how to password protect a PDF.
Frequently asked questions
How do I split a PDF into separate pages for free?
Open Split PDF on iHeartPDF, choose Every N pages and set it to 1. Every page becomes its own PDF file.
Can I split a PDF into several page ranges?
Yes. Choose By range and enter ranges like 1-3, 4-6, 9. Each range becomes a separate PDF.
Is my file uploaded when I split it?
No. Split PDF works in your browser, so your document stays on your device.
How do I keep only some pages of a PDF?
Use Extract PDF Pages to select the pages you want and save them as a new PDF, or Remove PDF Pages to delete the ones you don’t need.
Does splitting a PDF reduce quality?
No. The pages are copied exactly as they are, so text and images keep their original quality.
Tools mentioned in this guide
More PDF guides
- How to Merge PDF Files: Combine PDFs into One in Seconds
- How to Password Protect a PDF (and Remove the Password)
- How to Compress a PDF Without Losing Quality
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