Split PDF in Chrome
Split PDF directly in Google Chrome with ContinuePDF — no extension to add and no separate program to launch. The tool is built on the same modern web standards Chrome is known for, so it loads fast and splits your PDF using Chrome's optimized JavaScript and WebAssembly engine. It works in Chrome on Windows, macOS, Linux, Chromebook, and Android.
Start Split PDF NowHow to Split PDF in Chrome
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Open the tool in Chrome
Go to continuepdf.com in Chrome and open Split PDF. No extension, no separate download.
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Add your PDF
Drag files onto the page or click to browse. Chrome loads them straight into the tab.
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Download from Chrome
Run the tool and split files appears in Chrome's downloads bar, saved to your Downloads folder.
What you can do with Split PDF
Splitting takes one PDF and separates it into multiple files — breaking it into single pages, cutting it at chosen points, or pulling out a page range as its own document.
Send just one section
Pull the three pages a client actually needs out of a 40-page contract instead of emailing the whole file.
Break up a scanned batch
Turn a single scan of several documents into separate PDFs, one per document, so each can be filed on its own.
Stay under an upload limit
Divide a large PDF into smaller parts when a portal or email caps the attachment size.
Separate chapters or invoices
Cut a bound report into per-chapter files, or a statement run into one PDF per invoice.
Why Split PDF runs great in Chrome
Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine and its strong WebAssembly support are exactly what a browser-based PDF tool needs. ContinuePDF leans on both to split your PDF at near-native speed inside the tab — no extension required, because everything the tool needs is already part of the page.
Avoiding an extension matters for more than convenience. Extensions request permissions, can slow the browser down, and are one more thing to keep updated and trust. ContinuePDF asks for none of that: open the page in Chrome, split your file locally, and download split files. Your document is processed on your device and never uploaded.
Why choose ContinuePDF
No extension
Nothing to add to Chrome — the page is the whole tool.
Fast engine
Uses Chrome's V8 and WebAssembly for near-native speed.
Every platform
Works in Chrome on Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, and Android.
Local & private
Files are processed in the tab and never uploaded.
Pro tip
Decide how you want to split before you start — at every page, by fixed ranges, or after specific pages. If you only need a handful of pages, extracting a range is quicker than splitting everything and deleting the rest.
Frequently asked questions
Can I split a PDF into custom page ranges instead of single pages?
Yes. You can cut at chosen points or pull out a specific range — for example pages 5 to 12 — as one file, rather than being forced to break every page into its own document.
Do the split files keep the original formatting?
Yes. Each resulting file contains the exact pages from your original, with the same text, images, and layout. Splitting only divides the document; it does not re-render or recompress the pages.
Do I need a Chrome extension to split PDFs?
No. Split PDF works as a regular web page in Chrome — there is no extension to install. Just open the tool, add your PDF, and download split files.
Is Split PDF fast in Chrome?
Yes. It uses Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine and WebAssembly to process your PDF at near-native speed right in the tab, so most jobs finish in seconds.
Is ContinuePDF free to use?
Yes. ContinuePDF and all of its tools, including Split PDF, are free with no signup required. Because documents are processed in your browser rather than on our servers, we can offer the full feature set at no cost.
Other ways to Split PDF
Prefer a different device, browser, or setup? Split PDF works the same everywhere.
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