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How to Merge, Split, and Manage PDF Files Online (Free)
Merge, split, rotate, crop, compress, delete pages, or unlock a PDF — all free, in your browser, no upload. A complete guide to PixelTools' PDF tools.
Split PDF
Click between pages to set split points, or split every N pages. Free, instant, nothing uploaded.
Drop your PDF here
or click to browse — PDF files only
✓Free forever
✓Runs locally
✓No account
✓No watermark
Everything you need to split a PDF
100% private — nothing uploaded
Splitting happens locally in your browser using pdf-lib. Nothing is sent to a server.
Click to set split points
See every page and click exactly where you want each new file to start.
Split every N pages
Automatically divide a long document into equal chunks with one input.
Instant processing
No waiting for uploads — files are generated in seconds, even for long documents.
Lossless output
Each split PDF keeps the original text, images, and formatting exactly.
Three steps to split your PDF
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Upload your PDF
Drag and drop your PDF onto the page, or click to browse. Every page renders as a thumbnail.
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Add split points
Click between any two pages to add a split marker, or enter a number to split every N pages automatically.
- 3
Split and download
Click Split — your browser creates each new PDF instantly. Download them individually or as a single .zip.
Built for anyone who works with PDFs
Whether you're separating exhibits from a filing, dividing a scanned textbook into chapters, or breaking a batch of receipts back apart — PixelTools splits your PDF in seconds, free, with no upload.
Business documents
Break a combined report into individual sections to send to different teams.
Legal filings
Separate exhibits or appendices from a large filing into standalone documents.
Students & researchers
Split a scanned textbook or bound document into individual chapters.
Batch scanning
Divide a single scanned batch of receipts or forms back into separate files.
Frequently asked questions
Is this PDF splitter free?
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Yes, completely free with no limits. No account required.
Is my PDF uploaded to a server?
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No. Splitting happens entirely in your browser using pdf-lib. Your file never leaves your device.
Can I split a PDF into more than two files?
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Yes. Add as many split points as you need — each one creates another output file.
Can I split every page into its own file?
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Yes. Use the 'split every N pages' option and enter 1 to get one PDF per page.
How do I download the split files?
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If you create one output file it downloads directly. Two or more download together as a single .zip file.
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