You need one section, a few nonconsecutive pages, or a shorter copy of a larger PDF.
PDF Split Tool
Extract selected pages from a PDF and download a new file in your browser.
Start here
Choose a PDF file.
Browser-first
Your PDF is processed locally in your browser and is not uploaded to a server.
Useful for
Extract a few pages from a report
Quick answer
Extract the PDF pages you want to keep
Use this PDF splitter to select page numbers or ranges such as 1-3,5 and save those pages in a new PDF. Your original file stays unchanged.
It extracts whole pages; it does not extract editable text, perform OCR, or bypass PDF protection.
Delete PDF Pages: Remove selected pages from a PDF and download a new file locally in your browser.
About this tool
Extract selected pages from a PDF and download a new file in your browser.
Your PDF is processed locally in your browser and is not uploaded to a server.
How to use it
- Choose a PDF file.
- Enter page ranges such as 1-3,5.
- Click split and download the extracted pages.
Common use cases
- Extract a few pages from a report
- Save only the pages you need
- Create a smaller PDF from a large file
- Pull one section out of a long PDF
- Save a single form, invoice, receipt, or signature page
PDF Extractor or PDF Splitter?
People use both names for the same common workflow: choose pages from an existing PDF and download those pages as a separate file. If you only need pages 2 through 5, this tool can extract that range without changing the original PDF.
Use a PDF extractor when you want to pull selected pages out of a larger document. Use a PDF merge tool when you need to combine several separate PDFs into one file.
| Task | Use this setting | Reminder |
|---|---|---|
| Extract one page | Enter a single page number such as 3 | Useful for saving one receipt, form, or slide. |
| Extract a section | Enter a range such as 4-10 | Check page numbers in the original PDF first. |
| Extract separate pages | Use commas such as 2,5,8 | The downloaded PDF keeps the selected order. |
| Combine files | Use PDF Merge instead | Splitting extracts pages; merging joins files. |
Page Range Examples
Use commas for separate pages and hyphens for continuous ranges. The original PDF is not modified.
| Input | Meaning | Useful for |
|---|---|---|
| 1-3 | Extract pages 1 through 3 | Keeping the first section of a PDF |
| 2,5,8 | Extract pages 2, 5, and 8 | Saving only selected pages |
| 1-3,7 | Extract pages 1 through 3 and page 7 | Combining a range with a single page |
What This PDF Extractor Does Not Do
This tool extracts pages and saves them as a new PDF. It does not read scanned text, run OCR, translate content, unlock passwords, or remove document restrictions.
If the PDF is a scan, the extracted pages will still be scan images inside a PDF. Use an OCR tool if you need editable text.
| Need | This page can help? | What to use instead |
|---|---|---|
| Extract pages 2-5 | Yes | Use the page range field. |
| Delete blank pages and keep the rest | Use Delete PDF Pages instead | That workflow is a page remover task. |
| Turn scanned pages into text | No | Use OCR software. |
| Extract images or photos from inside a PDF | Not directly | Use PDF to Images if page images are enough. |
Safe Page Extraction Checklist
- Open the original PDF first and confirm the page numbers you need.
- Use a short range such as 4-8 when the pages are continuous.
- Use commas such as 2,5,9 when the pages are separate.
- Download the result and check the first, last, and total page count before sharing.
FAQ
Can I extract non-consecutive pages?
Yes. Enter ranges such as 1-3,5,8 to extract selected pages.
Will the original PDF be changed?
No. The tool creates a new downloaded PDF and does not modify your original file.
Is this the same as deleting PDF pages?
Not exactly. Use this tool when you want to keep only selected pages. Use Delete PDF Pages when you want to remove a few pages and keep the rest.
Does this extract text from scanned PDFs?
No. This tool extracts pages as PDF pages. It does not perform OCR or turn scanned images into editable text.
Are protected PDFs supported?
This tool is for ordinary PDFs and does not bypass file protection.