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Split PDF: complete online guide (free, browser, 2026)
Long-form split pdf guide: prep files, run LovePDF in the browser, QA output, chain tools, and internal links to related workflows.
Split PDF
This split works by selecting pages (same as extract): 1,2,5-7.
What this split PDF page does
Create a new PDF from the exact page ranges you enter.
Useful when you only need one chapter, section, or smaller document.
Works well for simple range-based split and extract workflows.
How to split a PDF by page ranges
- 1
Upload one PDF
Choose the source PDF you want to trim into a smaller output file.
- 2
Enter the pages to keep
Use page numbers and ranges such as 1,2,5-7. Numbering starts at page 1.
- 3
Export the selected pages
Download a new PDF that contains only the pages you selected.
Best use cases for split by ranges
This workflow is useful when one long PDF contains a section you want to share separately. Typical examples are one chapter from a manual, one annex from a proposal, or a smaller packet from a longer scanned document.
Enter page ranges exactly as you want them included in the output. For example, 1,3-5,8 keeps page 1, pages 3 through 5, and page 8.
- Send only the relevant pages instead of the full PDF.
- Make large documents easier to review or email.
- Reuse one source PDF to create smaller targeted files.
Range tips before you export
Double-check page numbering in the viewer before you submit. Cover sheets or scanned separator pages often shift the page numbers you expect.
If you need to remove pages instead of keeping them, the remove pages tool may be faster. If you need a different set of kept pages, the extract pages tool follows the same range syntax.
- Use commas to separate parts, and dashes for spans.
- Review the output PDF before sharing it externally.
- Keep the original file in case you need another range later.
Related guides
Short articles tied to this tool. They help reinforce the page topic and send readers to the closest practical workflow.
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Split PDF FAQ
- What page format should I enter?
- Use numbers and ranges like 1,2,5-7. Page numbering starts at 1.
- Does this create a smaller PDF from selected pages?
- Yes. The result is a new PDF that keeps only the page ranges you enter.
- What if I want to keep different pages instead of removing them?
- This page is already built for keeping selected pages. If you want the inverse workflow, use the remove pages tool.
Related PDF tools
Depending on the job, you may also want to extract pages, remove pages, or merge PDFs back together.