How to split a PDF into multiple files (free, online, no sign-up)
Ever needed just three pages from a forty-page contract, or to split a scanned PDF into separate files? You do not need desktop software — a few clicks in the browser are enough.
When you need to split a PDF
- You only need to send part of a document (one attachment from a larger pack)
- You scanned several documents together and want them separated
- An online portal limits how many pages you can upload
- You want to archive each chapter of a long PDF on its own
How to split a PDF online in 3 steps
- Open the Split PDF tool on pdfuniversal.com.
- Upload the file: split by page ranges (e.g. 1-5, 6-10) or extract individual pages.
- Download the separate files, ready to use.
Everything runs in the browser: no software to install, no account, and the original file is deleted automatically within 60 minutes.
Split by ranges or one page per file?
By ranges: useful to separate chapters or sections (e.g. pages 1-10 = chapter 1). One page per file: useful to pull single documents out of a multi-page scan (e.g. several ID cards in one PDF).
Frequently asked questions
Can I split a password-protected PDF?
No: first unlock the file with the correct password, then split it.
Is there a page or size limit?
There is no fixed page limit. If upload fails because the file is very large, try compressing it first.
Are my files kept on the server?
No. Uploaded files are deleted automatically within 60 minutes after processing.
Upload the PDF and choose ranges or one page per file.
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