Split PDF — Extract Page Ranges or Burst into Single Pages

StayPDF's Split PDF tool extracts specific page ranges from a PDF or bursts every page into a separate file. Pull just the chapters you need from a long report, separate a multi-document scan, or grab a single page from a contract — all in seconds.

All processing happens inside your browser. Your files are never uploaded to any server. Confidential PDFs stay on your device. No account, no installation, completely free.

What this tool can do

  • Extract page ranges like "1-3, 5, 8-10" into a single PDF
  • Burst every page into individual PDFs, packaged as a ZIP
  • Mix commas and hyphens for flexible range syntax
  • Handles PDFs with 100+ pages
  • Fully local processing — files stay in your browser

How to split a PDF

  1. Choose a PDF: Drag and drop your PDF, or use the file picker.
  2. Pick a mode: Choose "Extract page range" or "Burst into single pages".
  3. Enter the range (extract mode): Use a format like "1-3, 5, 8-10". Comma-separated values combine into a single output PDF.
  4. Split and download: Click the button — your browser processes locally. Burst mode delivers a ZIP archive with one PDF per page.

Frequently asked questions

What's the syntax for page ranges?

Comma-separated values with optional hyphens. "1-3, 5, 8-10" extracts pages 1 through 3, page 5, and pages 8 through 10 into a single PDF.

What does burst mode produce?

Each page becomes its own PDF. The results are bundled into a ZIP file for download.

Does this handle very large PDFs?

Yes, but burst mode on hundreds of pages can take a while. Don't close the tab while processing.

Are my files uploaded to a server?

No. Everything runs locally in your browser; your PDFs never leave your device.

Related tools

  • Merge PDF — Recombine split PDFs into one
  • Organize Pages — Reorder or delete pages
  • PDF to Image — Export pages as PNG/JPEG