How to Split a PDF File Online for Free

What Is a PDF Split Tool?

A PDF split tool lets you divide a single PDF document into smaller pieces. You might want to extract just one chapter from a long report, separate invoices from a batch file, or break a large PDF into individual pages. Whatever the reason, splitting a PDF is one of the most common document tasks people need to do.

OxFile's Split PDF tool handles all of this directly in your browser — no file uploads, no accounts, no software to install.

Why Split PDFs?

There are many practical reasons to split a PDF:

Share only specific pages with a colleague rather than an entire document

Extract a single contract from a combined legal PDF

Separate a batch-scanned file into individual documents

Reduce file size by removing sections you don't need

How to Split a PDF with OxFile

Step 1: Open the Split PDF tool on OxFile. Step 2: Click "Select File" or drag your PDF into the upload area. Step 3: Choose your split method — you can split by page range, extract specific pages, or split every page into its own file. Step 4: Enter the page numbers or ranges you want (e.g., "1-3, 5, 8-10"). Step 5: Click "Process" and download the resulting file or files.

Tips for Splitting PDFs

Use ranges for chapters: If you know which pages make up a section, enter them as a range like "5-12" to extract just that part.

Split all pages: Need each page as a separate file? Use the "split every page" option for bulk extraction.

Check page count first: Open your PDF in a viewer to confirm the exact page numbers before splitting.

Combine with Merge: After splitting, you can use the Merge PDF tool to recombine selected pages in a new order.

Privacy and Security

Your documents stay on your device. OxFile processes everything using JavaScript inside your browser — nothing is sent to any server. This is especially important when dealing with confidential documents like legal contracts or financial reports.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I split a PDF into multiple separate files at once? Yes. You can extract multiple page ranges in a single operation. Each range becomes a separate PDF file that you can download individually. Will splitting reduce the quality of my PDF? No. OxFile copies the original page data without re-encoding it, so the output pages are identical in quality to the source. Can I split a password-protected PDF? You'll need to unlock the PDF first. Use the Unlock PDF tool to remove the password, then split it.

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