Split PDF breaks one document into the pieces you need. Pull a range such as pages 3–8 into a new file, define several ranges at once (each becomes its own PDF), save every page as a separate file, or cut a long document into chunks of a fixed size, such as every 10 pages.
The original file is never changed and never uploaded. Your browser copies the selected pages into new PDFs on the spot, so the result keeps the exact same text, fonts and image quality. When more than one file is produced, they are packed into a single ZIP download.
How to use the Split PDF tool
- Choose or drop the PDF you want to split.
- Pick a mode: Extract pages, Custom ranges, Every page or Every N pages.
- Type the pages or ranges (for example
1-3, 7, 10-) or the number of pages per file. The line below shows how many files you will get. - Click Split PDF, then download the new PDF or the ZIP with all parts.
Why use ToolOrca Split PDF
- Four split modes in one tool
- Flexible ranges like “5-” for “to the end”
- Multiple files bundled into one ZIP
- Sensible file names with page numbers
- No quality loss, text stays selectable
- Private: the PDF stays on your device
Which split mode should I use?
Extract pages creates one PDF from the pages you list – handy for sending just the signed page of a contract. Custom ranges makes one file per range, for example chapters of an e-book: 1-20, 21-48, 49-.
Every page saves each page as its own PDF, useful for separating scanned receipts. Every N pages slices a long scan into equal parts, such as two-page forms that were scanned in one batch.
Splitting large PDFs to meet upload limits
Many job portals, court systems and email services reject attachments over 5, 10 or 25 MB. Splitting the document into two or three parts is often the easiest fix. If the parts are still too large, use Compress PDF on the image-heavy part.
Frequently asked questions
How do I save only one page of a PDF?
Choose Extract pages, type the page number (for example 4) and click Split PDF. You get a one-page PDF.
Can I split a PDF into single pages?
Yes. Pick Every page. Each page becomes a separate PDF named with its page number, and all of them come in one ZIP file.
Does splitting change the original file?
No. Your original PDF is only read. The tool creates new files and leaves the source untouched.
How do I open the ZIP file on a phone?
On iPhone, tap the ZIP in the Files app and it unzips into a folder. On Android, open it with Files by Google or your file manager and choose Extract.
Is my PDF uploaded to a server?
No. Splitting is done with JavaScript in your browser tab, so the document never leaves your device.