How to Split a PDF and Extract Pages

When splitting a PDF makes sense

Not every PDF should stay in one piece. You might need to email only the signature pages of a contract, share one chapter from a manual, or break a bulk scan into individual invoices. Splitting lets you share exactly what recipients need — nothing more.

Unlike printing and re-scanning, digital splitting preserves text quality and keeps file sizes manageable.

Three splitting modes explained

Split all pages

Creates one PDF per page. A 15-page document becomes 15 files, packaged in a ZIP download. Useful for processing forms, tickets, or batch-scanned index cards where each page is a separate record.

Split by page ranges

Lets you define groups using comma-separated ranges. Example: 1-3, 4-10, 11 produces three files — pages 1 through 3, pages 4 through 10, and page 11 alone. This is ideal for separating chapters, sections, or exhibits in a long document.

Extract single page

Pulls one page into a new PDF. Enter the page number you need — for example, page 7 of a bank statement or the signed last page of an agreement.

Step-by-step: split a PDF on Site95

1. Open the Split PDF tool.

2. Upload your PDF. The tool shows the total page count.

3. Select a split mode: all pages, ranges, or single page.

4. Click Split PDF and wait for processing to finish in your browser.

5. Download the result — a single PDF for one-page extraction, or a ZIP for multiple files.

Real-world examples

Accounting: A vendor sends a 40-page PDF with 40 separate invoices. Split all pages, then file each invoice individually.

Education: A textbook PDF has reading assignments on specific pages. Extract pages 88–102 as one file for students.

Legal: Share only Exhibit B (pages 14–19) with an external reviewer without exposing the full agreement.

Personal: Remove a blank or duplicate page from a scanned passport copy before submitting an application.

Page range syntax tips

• Use hyphens for ranges: 5-9 means pages 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9
• Separate groups with commas: 1-2, 5, 8-10
• Page numbers start at 1, not 0
• Double-check the total page count shown after upload before entering ranges

After splitting

Need to send multiple parts as one file again? Use our Merge PDF tool to recombine selected outputs. If individual parts are still too large for email, run them through the PDF compressor.

Privacy

Contracts, tax returns, and medical records should not be uploaded to random websites. Site95 splits PDFs entirely in your browser — your document stays on your device throughout the process.

Start splitting

Try the free Split PDF tool now — upload a file and choose the mode that fits your task.