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Split PDF

Split PDF

Keep the original as it is and pull out only the pages you need.

Precise page extraction100% local processing

Privacy

Your documents do not leave your device.

PDFTasker runs in your browser. No uploads. No server detour. No tricks.

Split guide

  1. 1. Load the original document.
  2. 2. Enter the page range you want, like `1,4,7-9`.
  3. 3. Save only those pages as a new PDF.

Load document

Choose source document

Add a document, then enter the page range you want to extract.

Drop files here, or tap to choose them.

Pages Viewer

0 Pages

0 selected

Upload PDF files to view and organize pages here. You can drag to reorder them or select pages to delete.

Export Setup

Finalize your layout and click Export to combine the selected pages into a new PDF document.

Only the pages you need

Split PDF Pages in Your Browser

You do not need the whole document every time. Pull out the pages you want and leave the original alone.

Privacy and trust

Splitting stays in the browser too

Select the range, preview it, export it. Sensitive documents do not need to take a trip through someone else's server.

How to use it

How to split a PDF

  1. 01Open the PDF you want to split in the workspace.
  2. 02Check the total page count once the file loads.
  3. 03Enter the range you want, like 3-5 or 1,4,7-9.
  4. 04Save the extracted pages as a new PDF.

FAQ

Split PDF FAQ

Can I extract pages that are not next to each other?

Yes. Separate page ranges with commas and export them together, such as 2,5,9 or 1-3,8-10. This is useful when a recipient needs only certain pages from a larger packet. Read the range back before exporting, because page selection mistakes are common and easy to miss.

Does splitting change the original PDF?

No. The original stays as it is, and PDFTasker creates a new file with only the selected pages. Keep the source document until you have confirmed the extracted copy contains exactly what the recipient needs and nothing that should have stayed out of the packet.

Does splitting also stay local?

Yes. The split job runs in your browser after the file is selected. The PDF is read locally, the chosen pages are copied into a new output, and the result downloads to your device. Extracting a few pages should not require uploading the entire document first.

How do I avoid choosing the wrong pages?

Check whether the PDF viewer page number matches the printed page number inside the document. Cover pages, blank scans, and appendices can shift the count. Use the preview, write down the range, and open the exported file before sending it to make sure no private page slipped in.

When is splitting better than compressing?

Split first when the file is too large because it contains pages the recipient does not need. Removing pages preserves quality better than forcing heavy compression on the whole document. After extracting the right pages, compress only if the smaller output still exceeds a portal or email limit.

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