Split PDF Files Online

Extract specific pages from a PDF or save each page as a separate file. Free, fast, browser-based — no uploads, no watermarks.

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Splitting a PDF means taking one document and dividing it into smaller pieces — either by extracting a specific range of pages, isolating a single page, or exporting every page as its own separate PDF file. Dokfo's free online PDF splitter does all three, directly in your browser, without uploading your document to any server. This is the go-to workflow when someone sends you a 200-page scanned archive and you only need pages 45-52, or when you have a single PDF containing dozens of invoices and you need to file each one separately. Instead of printing and re-scanning or emailing a massive file to a colleague, split it in seconds and share only what matters. Dokfo preserves the original formatting, quality, embedded fonts, and any interactive elements (links, form fields, bookmarks) in the extracted pages. The output is byte-for-byte identical to the corresponding pages in your source PDF — just smaller and more focused.

How to Split a PDF — Step by Step

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Upload your PDF by clicking the upload area or dragging the file directly onto the page. Dokfo will read the file locally and display the total page count once loading finishes.

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Choose what to split. Enter a page range like "1-3, 5, 8-10" to extract specific pages, or toggle "Split each page into separate file" to save every page individually as a ZIP archive.

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Click "Split PDF" to process. Your extracted pages download as a single PDF or ZIP file within seconds — no server round-trip, no waiting in queue.

Why Split PDFs With Dokfo?

Flexible Page Selection

Use comma-separated ranges like "1-3, 7, 12-20" to pull exactly the pages you need in one operation. No need to extract them one by one.

Bulk Page Export

Split every page of a PDF into its own file with one click. Perfect for invoice batches, exam papers, or archived reports where each page is a self-contained document.

No Uploads, Total Privacy

Your PDF never leaves your device. Splitting happens entirely in your browser, so sensitive legal, medical, and financial documents stay on your computer.

Preserves Document Fidelity

Extracted pages retain the original fonts, images, vector graphics, annotations, hyperlinks, and form fields of the source PDF. No quality loss, no re-rendering.

When You Need to Split a PDF

Extract a specific chapter or section from a long e-book, manual, or research paper before sharing it with a colleague or student.
Separate a multi-invoice PDF export from your accounting software into one PDF per invoice for individual archiving or mailing.
Pull the signature page out of a contract to share only the executed page with the other party or with counsel.
Split a scanned stack of receipts into one PDF per receipt for clean expense-report uploads.
Divide a large technical document into smaller files to stay under email attachment size limits (typically 10-25 MB).

Your Files Never Leave Your Browser

Dokfo's PDF splitter is fully client-side. When you upload a file, it is read into browser memory using the File API, processed with pdf-lib and mupdf-wasm locally, and saved back to disk via the download API. At no point does the PDF content traverse the internet. This privacy guarantee is critical for documents containing personal information, trade secrets, or client-confidential data.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Splitting PDFs

Can I extract specific pages from a PDF?

Yes. Enter a custom range such as "1-3, 7, 12-20" — Dokfo extracts exactly those pages in a single output PDF, preserving their original order and formatting.

Can I save every page as a separate file?

Yes. Toggle the "Split each page into separate file" option before processing. Dokfo will output a ZIP archive containing one PDF per page, numbered sequentially.

Is the split PDF the same quality as the original?

Exactly the same. Dokfo uses lossless extraction — pages are copied bit-for-bit from the source PDF into new containers, so quality, fonts, images, and interactivity are identical.

Does splitting work on password-protected PDFs?

You must unlock the PDF first. Use Dokfo's Unlock PDF tool to remove the password (if you own the document), then split the unlocked file.

How many pages can I extract at once?

There is no limit. You can split a 1,000-page document into 1,000 individual PDFs in one operation, or pull any subset you like.

Are my files uploaded to your server?

No. Every operation runs in your browser using JavaScript and WebAssembly. You can verify this by opening your browser's Developer Tools → Network tab while splitting.

Can I split a PDF on my phone?

Yes. Dokfo works in Safari on iPhone/iPad, Chrome on Android, and any other mobile browser. No app install required.