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How to Split PDF Files and Extract Pages
Published by ContinuePDF Team ·
Why Split PDF Files?
Splitting PDFs is useful when you need to:
- Extract specific pages for sharing
- Break large documents into manageable sections
- Remove confidential pages before sharing
- Create separate files for different purposes
Method 1: Split PDF Online (Fastest)
ContinuePDF's Split Tool handles all splitting needs:
- Open the Splitter - Go to Split PDF
- Upload Your PDF - Select the document to split
- Choose Split Method - By page ranges, extract all, or custom
- Download Files - Get individual PDFs instantly
Works on all devices: Mac, Windows, iPhone, Android.
Split Options Explained
Split by Page Range
Enter ranges like "1-5, 8, 12-15" to create specific extractions.
Extract All Pages
Converts each page into a separate PDF file.
Split into Equal Parts
Divide a document into sections of equal page count.
Method 2: Split PDF on Mac
Using Preview
- Open PDF in Preview
- View > Thumbnails
- Select pages to extract
- Drag to desktop or File > Export Selected Pages
Using ContinuePDF
ContinuePDF on Mac offers more splitting options and batch processing.
Method 3: Split PDF on Windows
Windows lacks native PDF splitting. Best options:
- ContinuePDF - Free online splitter
- Print to PDF - Print specific page ranges (limited)
Method 4: Split PDF on iPhone
- Open Safari
- Visit ContinuePDF Split PDF
- Upload and select pages
- Download split files
Related Tools
- Extract Pages - Select specific pages to keep
- Delete Pages - Remove unwanted pages
- Organize PDF - Reorder pages before splitting
- Merge PDF - Combine split files back together
Advanced Splitting Scenarios
Splitting a Scanned Book
For double-page spreads, use Split Pages in Half first, then split into chapters.
Removing Confidential Pages
Use Delete Pages to remove sensitive content before sharing.
Creating Sample Documents
Extract the first few pages as a sample while keeping the full document separate.
Conclusion
Splitting PDFs is simple with ContinuePDF. Whether you need to extract one page or divide a 500-page document, our free tool handles it privately and efficiently.