PDF Tools
Split PDF
Breaks every page out into its own PDF, packaged as a ZIP.
Drop a PDF or tap to browse
Every page becomes its own file
Files are processed on your device. Nothing is uploaded to a server.
Split PDF: what this tool does
Break a PDF into separate files or page groups. Splitting is useful when one large document contains sections that need to be shared, archived, or uploaded separately.
How it works
- 01
Upload a PDF — no need to specify which pages, since splitting applies to the entire document.
- 02
We split every page into its own file automatically, preserving the original page order in the filenames.
- 03
Download a ZIP of all the individual pages, numbered so you can tell which is which at a glance.
When this tool is useful
- Separating a large report into chapters.
- Sending only selected pages to another person.
- Breaking a document into smaller uploadable files.
Supported formats
What to know before you use this tool
Splitting breaks a multi-page PDF into separate page files. It is useful when one source document contains material that needs to be uploaded, archived, or shared separately.
Good use cases
- Separating individual scanned pages
- Breaking a long document into smaller files
- Creating one PDF per page for a workflow
A sensible workflow
- Keep the original PDF untouched.
- Use the generated filenames and page numbers to preserve order.
- Open a few output files, including the first and last, to confirm the split worked as expected.
Things worth checking
- Splitting is different from extracting: splitting produces every page separately, while extraction is better for a selected subset.
- Large PDFs can take longer because processing happens on the device.
- Keep the original if the page grouping may need to be recreated.
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Tips for better results
- Decide whether you need every page separately or only a selected range.
- Use clear filenames when several output files are generated.
- Check the first and last page of each output file after splitting.
What to expect
Splitting changes the file structure by creating separate documents; it does not rewrite the visual content of each page.
Frequently asked questions
How are the split files named?
Each page is numbered in order (page-01.pdf, page-02.pdf, and so on) inside the downloaded ZIP, matching the original page sequence.
What if I only want some pages split out, not all of them?
Splitting always produces every page as its own file — if you want a subset combined into one new file instead, use Extract PDF Pages, which is built for that case specifically.
Will this work on very large PDFs?
Yes, though a PDF with hundreds of pages will take noticeably longer to process since it all happens on your device rather than a server.
Common mistakes to avoid
Splitting when extraction was actually needed
Splitting breaks every page into its own separate file with no page selection — if you only want a specific range combined into one new document, that's extraction, not splitting.
Not renaming the resulting files before sharing multiple pages
Splitting a document produces several files at once, often with generic sequential names. If they're being sent onward, a quick rename to something recognizable saves the recipient from opening each one to find the right page.
Splitting a document that still needs a table of contents or cover page
Once a document is split, context like a shared cover page or table of contents doesn't carry over to every resulting file. Consider whether the split pages need to stand alone or will always be read alongside the others.