Files never leave your browser
Splitting runs entirely on your device. No upload, no temporary storage on any server, no third-party processing.
Split PDF Locally in Your Browser
Pick page ranges, split every N pages, or extract single pages. Everything runs in your browser. Your PDF is never uploaded to any server.
Guide
How to split a PDF in your browser
1
Upload your PDF
Drag and drop the file onto the upload box, or click "Choose PDF File". The file is read in your browser. Nothing is sent anywhere.
2
Pick a split mode
Use "Page ranges" to define exact chunks like <code>1-3, 5, 8-10</code>. Use "Every N pages" to break the PDF into equal chunks. Use "Each page" to turn every selected page into its own PDF.
3
Preview the result
The sidebar shows how many output files will be created. Adjust ranges or selection until it matches what you want.
4
Download
Click "Split & Download". You get a single PDF if there is one output, or a ZIP with all the new PDFs if there are several.
What does Split PDF actually do?
Splitting a PDF means taking one big file and breaking it into smaller, separate PDFs. The original stays untouched. You decide which pages go into each new file.
People do this all the time. A scanned 50-page contract that needs to be sent in chunks. A report where only pages 3 to 10 are relevant. A textbook chapter you want to share without handing over the whole book. Without a proper tool you end up printing to PDF page by page, which is slow and breaks the formatting.
This tool gives you three clean ways to split. Page ranges (type 1-3, 5, 8-10 and get three new files). Every N pages (great for splitting large books or scans into manageable chunks). Each page (turn a 12-page document into 12 individual PDFs). Files never leave your device, so even confidential documents stay private.
Benefits
Why use Pixellize to split PDFs
3 split modes
Pick page ranges, split every N pages, or extract individual pages. One tool covers every common splitting use case.
See every page first
Each page renders as a thumbnail before you split, so you can confirm which pages go where without guessing.
Auto-ZIP for multiple outputs
When you create several output PDFs, they download as a single ZIP file so you do not have to click download for every piece.
No file size or count limit
Split as many PDFs as you want. The only limit is your device memory, and for typical documents that is essentially no limit.
No signup, no watermark
No account to create, no email to verify, no watermark on the output PDFs. Free, every time.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about splitting PDFs, file size limits, and privacy.
Does the tool upload my PDF to a server?
No. The PDF is read into your browser memory and processed there. The split happens locally and the output files are downloaded directly from the browser. Nothing touches a server.
What is the page range syntax?
Use comma-separated entries. A single number like <code>5</code> creates a one-page PDF with just page 5. A range like <code>2-7</code> creates one PDF containing pages 2 through 7. Combine them: <code>1-3, 5, 8-10</code> gives you three output files.
Can it handle large PDFs?
Yes. The browser can comfortably handle PDFs up to a few hundred megabytes on most modern devices. Very large files may take a few extra seconds to render thumbnails, but the split itself is fast.
Does it work with password protected PDFs?
You need to remove the password first using a tool like our Unlock PDF, then split the unlocked copy. The split tool will refuse to read an encrypted file for safety.
Will splitting change the quality of the pages?
No. The original pages are copied byte-for-byte into the new PDFs. Text stays selectable, images stay sharp, fonts stay embedded.
Why download as a ZIP when there are several outputs?
Browsers cannot trigger 20 separate downloads in a row without the user clicking each one. Bundling them into a single ZIP means one click and the whole batch lands in your downloads folder.
Is there a limit on number of output files?
No hard limit. You can split a 500-page PDF into 500 individual files in a single run if you want.