Sometimes you don’t need the whole document — just one chapter, a single form, or the pages you actually care about. Splitting a PDF lets you break a big file into smaller ones or pull out specific pages. Here’s how to do it online, free.
Split vs. extract: which do you need?
- Split — divide a document into multiple files, for example one file per chapter or one per page.
- Extract — pull a chosen set of pages into a single new file, leaving the rest behind.
FavorPDF supports both, so pick whichever matches your goal.
Try Split PDF — freeSplit by pages or range · Free · No sign-up · PrivateHow to split a PDF (step by step)
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Open the Split PDF tool
Head to the FavorPDF Split PDF page.
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Upload your PDF
Drag it in or click to browse.
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Choose how to split
Split by page ranges, or select the specific pages you want.
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Download the results
Save your new file(s). Your original stays untouched.
Tip
Just need to remove a few pages instead? Use Delete pages. Want to reorder and rotate at the same time? Try Organize PDF — it does everything in one view.