FileopiaSplit PDF
Split a PDF into single pages or custom ranges like 1-3,5. Free, unlimited and private – your PDF is split in your browser and never uploaded.
- Upload
- Options
- Download
- ✓ 100% free
- ✓ No sign-up
- ✓ No limits
- 🔒 Files never leave your device
How to: Split PDF
- Select the PDF you want to split.
- Enter page ranges like 1-3,5 or leave empty to split every page.
- Click Start and download the resulting PDF(s) as a ZIP.
Splitting lets you pull out just the pages you need – one chapter, one invoice, one signed page – instead of sending a whole document. With Fileopia the split happens locally, so large or sensitive PDFs stay on your device.
Common uses
- Send only the relevant pages of a long contract or report.
- Break a scanned bundle of receipts into one file per page.
- Separate chapters of an e-book or study material.
Tips for best results
- Use ranges like 1-3,7,10-12 to create several files at once.
- Leave the field empty to split every page into its own PDF.
- Want one file with chosen pages only? Use Extract pages instead.
Every way to split a PDF, in one place
Splitting sounds simple, but people mean very different things by it: pulling out one chapter, separating a scanned stack into individual invoices, sending only the signed page, or breaking a huge file into e-mail-sized parts. Fileopia covers all of these, and does it in your browser so the document is never uploaded.
- Every page – one PDF per page, delivered as a ZIP.
- Where I click the scissors – look at page thumbnails and click between pages to cut the document exactly where you want.
- Select page ranges – type ranges such as 1-3, 7, 10-12 to extract just those pages (one file per range or merged into one).
- Every X pages – split a 100-page scan into 2-page or 5-page documents in one step.
- Even / odd pages – separate front and back sides of a duplex scan.
- By file size – use Split PDF by size to get parts under an e-mail limit such as 10 MB.
- By bookmarks or chapters – Split PDF by bookmarks creates one file per chapter automatically.
- By text – Split PDF by text starts a new file whenever a word like 'Invoice' appears.
- Pages in half – Split pages in half cuts two-up scanned book spreads into single pages.
Which mode should I use?
| Goal | Best mode |
|---|---|
| Send one or two pages | Select page ranges |
| Separate a stack of scanned receipts | Every X pages or click to cut |
| Fit a file under an e-mail limit | Split by size |
| One file per chapter | Split by bookmarks |
| Duplex scan with fronts and backs mixed | Even / odd pages |
| Every page as its own file | Every page |
Lossless and private
Splitting copies the original page objects into new PDFs – nothing is re-rendered or re-compressed, so text stays selectable, vector graphics stay sharp and images keep their quality. Links, form fields and fonts on the copied pages are kept.
Because the work happens locally, there is no waiting for an upload of a 200 MB scan, no hourly task limit like Sejda's 3 tasks per hour, and no copy of your bank statement or medical record on somebody else's server.
Tips
- Page numbers in ranges refer to the physical page position (1 = first page), not to numbers printed on the page.
- Want to remove pages instead of extracting them? Use Delete PDF pages. To reorder, use Organize PDF.
- Got the pieces and need some of them together again? Merge PDF joins them in any order.
- Password-protected file? Unlock it first with Unlock PDF if you know the password.
Common uses
- Sending only the relevant pages of a contract or report.
- Separating a scanned batch of invoices into one file per invoice.
- Extracting a single chapter of an e-book or textbook for study.
- Breaking a large portfolio into smaller parts that upload portals accept.
- Sharing just the signature page for countersigning.
Split PDF: Fileopia vs iLovePDF, Smallpdf, Adobe and Sejda
| Fileopia | iLovePDF | Smallpdf | Adobe Acrobat online | Sejda | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Where your file is processed | In your browser – never uploaded | Their servers | Their servers | Adobe cloud | Their servers |
| Works with Wi‑Fi switched off | Yes, after the page loads | No | No | No | No |
| Account or e-mail needed | Never | Not for basic use | Not for basic use | Sign-in for some actions | Not for basic use |
| Free usage caps | None – limited only by your device | Free tier; Premium for more | Free tier; Premium for more | Free tier; Premium for more | 3 tasks/hour, 50 MB per file |
| Split by ranges / fixed pages | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Click-to-cut on thumbnails | Yes | See site | See site | See site | See site |
| Even / odd pages | Yes | Not offered on page | See site | See site | See site |
| Split by size, bookmarks, text | Yes (free, separate tools) | Size: yes | See site | See site | Yes |
Competitor details from their public tool pages, checked 25 Oct 2026. Sejda’s free web plan states 3 tasks per hour and 50 MB per file. Offers change – check their sites for current terms.
Your files never leave your device
Split PDF runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript and WebAssembly. Your files are read from your disk into this tab, processed in memory and saved straight back to your downloads folder – they are never uploaded to Fileopia or any third party.
- Test it yourself: once this page has loaded, switch off Wi‑Fi or mobile data and run the tool – it keeps working.
- Check the network: open your browser’s developer tools (F12 → Network) while processing; you will see no file upload requests.
- Nothing to delete: close the tab and the data is gone – there is no server copy, no retention period and no account.
Other tools
- Merge PDF – Combine multiple PDFs into one document.
- Split PDF by Size – Split a large PDF into files under a size limit.
- Split PDF by Bookmarks – Create one PDF per chapter using bookmarks.
- Delete PDF Pages – Remove unwanted pages from a PDF.
- Organize PDF – Reorder, rotate, delete and extract pages visually.
Frequently asked questions
Can I extract just a few pages?
Yes. Enter a single range such as 2-4 to get one PDF containing only those pages.
How do I extract just a few pages from a PDF?
Choose 'Select page ranges', type the pages such as 2-4, 9 and click Split. You can get each range as its own file or all together.
Does splitting reduce quality?
No. Pages are copied as they are, without re-compressing, so text and images look identical to the original.
Is my PDF uploaded?
No. The split runs in your browser and the file never leaves your device.
Can I split a PDF into equal parts?
Yes. Use 'Every X pages' and enter how many pages each part should have.
How do I split a PDF to fit an e-mail size limit?
Use Split PDF by size and set a maximum such as 10 MB; each part will stay under it.
Can I split by chapters?
Yes. Split PDF by bookmarks creates one file per bookmark (chapter) automatically.
Is there a page or file limit?
No. There are no hourly limits; very large files only depend on your device's memory.
Will links and form fields still work?
Yes, links and form fields on the copied pages are kept.
Can I split a password-protected PDF?
If you know the password, unlock it with Unlock PDF first, then split.
Last updated: · Written and tested by the Fileopia team