How to Split PDFs & Extract Pages — Get Just the Pages You Need

It's common to need just a few pages from a lengthy PDF — maybe you want to share part of a meeting report or print only specific pages of a contract.

In this article, we'll walk you through how to split PDFs and extract pages for free.

What Is PDF Splitting?

PDF splitting refers to dividing a single PDF file into multiple files, or exporting a specific page range as a new PDF. The original file remains unchanged, so you can work with confidence.

Method 1: Split with an Online Tool

With PDFrog's PDF Split Tool, you can split PDFs entirely in your browser. Simply specify a page range and download just the pages you need as a new PDF. Files are never sent to a server, so even confidential documents stay secure.

Method 2: Delete Unwanted Pages

Instead of extracting the pages you need, you can take the opposite approach and remove the ones you don't. The PDF Page Delete Tool lets you browse page thumbnails and select which pages to remove — it's completely intuitive.

Method 3: Rearrange Page Order

Sometimes you need to reorder pages along with splitting or extracting. The Page Reorder Tool lets you drag & drop to easily change the page order.

Common Use Cases for PDF Splitting

• Extract summary pages from a long report to share
• Save specific pages from scanned documents
• Pull out individual chapters from a textbook PDF for distribution
• Split a file to meet email attachment size limits

Summary

Splitting and extracting PDF pages is something you'll do often. With PDFrog, you can split, delete, and reorder pages — all for free, right in your browser. Give it a try.