Split PDF
Split PDF is a free online document converter for changing PDF files into ZIP files. Split PDF accepts 1 MIME type, returns application/zip, includes 2 settings, and runs in your browser on the device.
Drop .pdf file here
or click to choose
Options
Key facts
- Input
- 1 format: PDF (application/pdf)
- Output
- ZIP (application/zip)
- Runtime
- your browser on the device
- Settings
- 2 controls: Split mode and Ranges
- File mode
- 1 input file creates 1 output file
- Cost
- $0, no account required
How to use Split PDF
- 1
Open your PDF file
Drop your PDF file onto the page, or click to browse and pick one from your device.
- 2
Choose options
Adjust the conversion options to suit your needs. Defaults work well for most inputs.
- 3
Convert and download
Click Convert. Your ZIP file is ready to download in seconds.
Split PDF details
First, Split PDF reads PDF source files and prepares ZIP output for the document workflow. Next, The visible controls are Split mode and Ranges. Additionally, Files and text stay in the browser session.
Drop in a PDF and download a ZIP archive containing the split output. In One-PDF-per-page mode you get N files named page-001.pdf, page-002.pdf, etc. In Custom-ranges mode each comma-separated range (e.g. "1-3, 5, 7-9") becomes its own output PDF, so you can carve out chapters or sections in a single pass. Split PDF processes data locally in your browser; your file is never uploaded.
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Frequently asked
What is Split PDF?
Split PDF is a free online document converter for changing PDF files into ZIP files. Split PDF accepts 1 MIME type, returns application/zip, includes 2 settings, and runs in your browser on the device.
What files does Split PDF accept and create?
Split PDF accepts PDF files (application/pdf) and creates ZIP files (application/zip). The page includes 2 settings: Split mode and Ranges.
Do my files and data stay private?
Yes. Split PDF runs entirely in your browser using your device's CPU. Files and text are never uploaded to our servers, so your data stays private.
How do I use Split PDF?
Open Split PDF, drop in your PDF file, choose any options, and click Convert. Your browser does the work locally and produces a ZIP file you can save right away.
What is the maximum file size for Split PDF?
Because Split PDF runs in your browser, the maximum size depends on your device's available memory. Most modern phones and laptops handle files up to a few hundred MB without issues.