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✂️ PDF Splitter

Split a PDF into individual pages, downloaded as a ZIP

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Drop your PDF here

or click to browse · Max 20MB

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✅ Split complete!

Each page saved as a separate PDF in the ZIP.

What is PDF splitting?

PDF splitting is the process of dividing a multi-page PDF document into individual single-page PDF files. Instead of carrying around one large document, you get separate files for each page that you can rearrange, share, archive, or delete independently. PDF splitting is essential for extracting specific pages from contracts, separating chapters of an ebook, breaking down scanned documents, or preparing pages for individual review and approval. The split is lossless — every page keeps its original quality, fonts, images, and formatting intact.

When should you split a PDF?

Common use cases: extracting individual pages from a contract for separate signatures, separating chapters of a book or report for distribution, breaking apart a scanned document for organized filing, isolating invoice pages for accounting purposes, splitting bank statements by month, separating pages for OCR or translation services, and preparing document pages for incremental email sending when file size limits apply.

How to split a PDF online

1. Click the upload area or drag your PDF file
2. Click "Split PDF" to extract every page
3. Click "Download ZIP" to get all pages as separate PDF files
4. Each page is named page_1.pdf, page_2.pdf, etc. in original order

Why use FileTools PDF Splitter?

✅ 100% free — no signup, no watermark, no subscription
✅ Lossless split preserves original quality and formatting
✅ Works on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS — any browser
✅ Privacy-first — files auto-deleted after 1 hour
✅ No software installation required
✅ Files up to 20MB

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I split a PDF into individual pages?

Upload your PDF file using the upload area, click Split PDF, and download a ZIP file containing each page as a separate PDF document. The whole process takes just a few seconds and preserves the original quality of every page.

Are my pages saved in the correct order?

Yes. Pages are extracted in the original order and named page_1.pdf, page_2.pdf, page_3.pdf, etc. This makes it easy to find specific pages or reassemble them later if needed.

Will splitting reduce my PDF quality?

No. The split process is lossless. Each page is extracted exactly as it appears in the original document with the same fonts, images, and formatting. There is no compression or quality reduction.

Can I split password-protected PDFs?

Currently the tool works with unprotected PDFs only. If your file is password-protected, please remove the password before splitting using Adobe Acrobat, Preview, or similar tools that allow you to remove passwords if you have the original.

Are my PDF files safe?

Yes. Files are processed on our secure server and automatically deleted within 1 hour. We never store, share, or analyze your documents. The splitter is also free and requires no signup.

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