Split PDF
On-deviceExtract a page range or split every page — all on your device.
Drop your PDF here
One PDF at a time · Files stay on your device
Ctrl+OOn-device — never uploadedHow It Works
Select your PDF
Upload the document you want to split. We instantly read the file to determine the total number of pages.
Choose your mode
Decide whether you want to extract a specific range of pages into a single new document or split every page individually.
Split instantly
Click the split button. Your browser will instantly process the document locally without sending it to any remote server.
Download safely
Save your extracted pages. If you split all pages, we conveniently package them into a single ZIP file for you.
Why Use LocalPDF to Split?
100% Browser-Based Privacy
Your sensitive documents are never uploaded to our servers. All splitting happens locally using your device's memory.
Completely Free
We don't charge you for processing files, and we don't put features behind a paywall or require an account registration.
No Watermarks
Unlike other free tools, we will never brand or watermark your output files. Your documents remain entirely yours.
Works on Any Device
Whether you're using a laptop, tablet, or smartphone, our tool works seamlessly in any modern web browser.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I split a PDF file?
To split a PDF, upload your file and choose between two modes: 'Extract page range' to pull out specific pages into a single new document, or 'Split all pages' to convert every single page into its own individual PDF file.
Can I extract just one page from a PDF?
Yes, easily. Upload your file, select the 'Page range' option, and enter the same page number for both the start and end fields (for example, Start: 3, End: 3). The tool will generate a new PDF containing only that exact page.
What happens when I choose 'Split all pages'?
When you choose to split all pages, the tool processes your document and creates a separate PDF file for every single page in the original document. Because this results in multiple files, it automatically packages them together into a single ZIP archive for easy downloading.
Is splitting PDFs safe and secure?
Using LocalPDF is the safest way to split PDFs online. Unlike other cloud-based tools that require you to upload your files to their servers, our tool processes the PDF entirely within your browser on your own device. Your data never leaves your computer.
Will splitting a PDF reduce its quality?
No, the quality remains exactly the same. The splitting process simply extracts the specific pages you requested without compressing or altering the underlying text, images, or formatting.
Is there a limit to how many pages I can split?
There is no hard limit imposed by our website. We support files up to 500 MB. However, if you are splitting a massive document (e.g., thousands of pages) using the 'Split all pages' option, the process might take a moment depending on your device's processing power and memory.