Why Split PDF Files?
Large PDF documents aren't always convenient. Sometimes you need just a few pages, or you want to break a document into separate files. Splitting PDFs is essential for:
How PDF Splitting Works
When you split a PDF:
Step-by-Step: Split PDF Online
Using Convertify Split PDF (Recommended)
Convertify's PDF Splitter is the fastest way to extract pages:
#### Step 1: Go to the Tool
Open convertify.work/split-pdf in any browser.
#### Step 2: Upload Your PDF
Drag and drop your file, or click to browse. Works with PDFs of any size.
#### Step 3: Select Pages
Choose which pages you want to extract:
#### Step 4: Download
Click "Split" and download your extracted pages instantly.
Common Splitting Scenarios
Extract Pages 1-10 Only
Remove First/Last Pages
Split into Individual Pages
Extract Non-Consecutive Pages
Splitting vs Other Operations
| Task | Tool to Use |
|------|------------|
| Extract pages | [Split PDF](/split-pdf) |
| Combine pages | [Merge PDF](/merge-pdf) |
| Reduce file size | [Compress PDF](/compress-pdf) |
| Convert to images | [PDF to JPG](/pdf-to-jpg) |
Pro Tips for Splitting PDFs
Quality Considerations
When you split PDFs with Convertify:
Device Compatibility
On Desktop (Windows/Mac):
Works in Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari - any modern browser.
On Mobile (iPhone/Android):
Same tool works on phones! Open in Safari or Chrome and upload files from your device.
Related Tasks
After splitting your PDF, you might want to:
Use Cases by Industry
Legal:
Extract signature pages, separate exhibits, share specific clauses.
Education:
Split textbooks by chapter, extract worksheets, share study material.
Business:
Separate report sections, extract specific slides, share relevant pages.
Healthcare:
Extract patient forms, separate lab results, share specific documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I split password-protected PDFs?
If you know the password, yes. You'll need to enter it when uploading.
Q: Is there a page limit?
No! Split PDFs with hundreds of pages if needed.
Q: Will splitting affect quality?
Never. Pages are extracted at original quality.
Q: Can I split and merge in one workflow?
Yes! Split first, then use Merge PDF to combine pages from different documents.
Start Splitting Now
Ready to extract pages from your PDF? Open the Split PDF tool and get exactly the pages you need!