Split PDF
Extract specific pages or break a PDF into multiple smaller files.
shieldFiles stay on your device — processing runs in your browser.
- check_circleVisual page grid — select what to keep
- check_circleSplit by page ranges, every N pages, or one file per page
- check_circleOutput PDFs preserve all original formatting
Split a PDF or extract pages
Break a large PDF into smaller files or pull out just the pages you need. Use a visual page grid to pick what to keep, then split by page range, every N pages, or one file per page. LumosPDF does this locally in your browser, so your document is never uploaded and the output preserves the original formatting.
How to split a PDF
- 1Upload the PDF you want to split using the area above.
- 2Use the page grid to select the pages or ranges you want to keep.
- 3Choose how to split — by range, every N pages, or one file per page.
- 4Export to download your split PDF files.
Frequently asked questions
Can I extract just a few pages?
Yes. Select the pages you need in the visual grid and export them as a new PDF.
What split options are available?
You can split by custom page ranges, every N pages, or into one file per page.
Will the split files keep the original formatting?
Yes. Each output PDF preserves the fonts, images, and layout of the original.
Is my PDF uploaded when I split it?
No. Splitting runs in your browser, so your file stays on your device.
Does splitting cost anything?
No, splitting PDFs is free with no sign-in required.