Split PDF Online
Split a long PDF into smaller files or extract only the pages you need. Choose between splitting every page or using custom page ranges, then download a single PDF or a ZIP archive with all parts.
Free Online Split PDF Tool – Extract and Separate Pages
The Split PDF tool from ConvertFree.net makes it easy to break a long document into smaller parts or extract only the pages you really need. Instead of sending a heavy, 100-page PDF when a client only needs a few sections, you can split your document into clean, separate files with just a few clicks.
All splitting happens directly on our servers using the Imagick engine. We do not send your documents to third-party APIs or external services, which helps keep your content private and your workflow stable. You can choose to split every page into its own PDF or define custom page ranges such as “1-3,4,7-10” to create more meaningful sections like chapters, slides or specific reports.
When you split using custom ranges, each range becomes its own PDF file, named with the page numbers it contains (for example, pages-1-3.pdf or page-5.pdf). If your split produces multiple files, you get a single ZIP download that contains all parts. When the result is just one file – for example, extracting pages 5–10 into a single document – we provide a direct PDF download instead of a ZIP.
The Split PDF tool is especially useful alongside our other PDF utilities. You can compress PDF files after splitting them to make email attachments lighter, or use merge PDF to recombine selected parts into a new document. If you ever need images instead of pages, our PDF to JPG and PDF to PNG converters let you export pages as high-quality pictures, which you can then reassemble with PNG to PDF or JPG to PDF.
ConvertFree.net is designed to be fast, minimal and mobile-friendly. There is no registration, no watermark and no confusing menus – just a clear upload area, a choice of split modes and a simple download button. Bookmark this Split PDF tool and use it whenever you need to extract chapters, isolate pages for review or break huge documents into manageable pieces.
Split PDF – Frequently Asked Questions
How do I split a PDF into multiple files on ConvertFree.net?
Upload your PDF using the drag-and-drop area or file picker, choose whether you want to split every page or use custom ranges, and then click “Split PDF”. We process your document on our servers and generate either a single split file or a ZIP archive containing all the parts.
What is the difference between “every page” and “custom ranges”?
“Every page” creates one PDF per page, which is ideal when you need each slide or sheet as an individual file. “Custom ranges” lets you specify groups of pages like 1–3,4,7–10 so that each group becomes its own PDF, useful for splitting by chapter, section or topic.
How do I write custom page ranges?
Use a comma-separated list of page ranges and single pages. For example, 1-3,5,8-10 will create three PDFs: one with pages 1–3, one with page 5 and one with pages 8–10. All page numbers must be within the total number of pages in your PDF.
Why do I sometimes get a ZIP file and sometimes a single PDF?
If your split operation produces more than one output file, we bundle everything into a ZIP archive for easy download. If it creates only one file (for example, extracting pages 4–7 into a single document), we give you a direct PDF download without ZIP compression.
Are my PDF files safe and removed automatically?
Yes. Your documents are processed only on ConvertFree.net servers and are not sent to external conversion APIs. We also run an automated cleanup job that regularly removes old files from our storage folders, so your data is not kept longer than necessary.