Split PDF by Pages Free - Extract & Separate PDF Pages Online
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Split PDF by Pages Free - Extract & Separate PDF Pages Online

PDFHubs Team
January 13, 2026

Split large PDFs into separate pages or specific page ranges online free. No software needed to extract PDF pages.

Need to Split a PDF Into Separate Files?

Whether you need to extract specific pages, split a document by chapters, or separate pages for individual sharing, PDFHubs makes it simple.

Ways to Split a PDF

1. Split Into Single Pages

Every page becomes its own PDF file. Perfect for sorting or selecting specific pages.

2. Extract Specific Pages

Select only the pages you need (e.g., pages 3, 7, 12) to create a new PDF.

3. Split by Page Range

Divide into sections (e.g., pages 1-5, 6-10, 11-15).

How to Split PDF Free with PDFHubs

Split Into Individual Pages

  • 1.Go to PDFHubs.site/tool/split-pdf
  • 2.Upload your PDF
  • 3.Click "Process & Download"
  • 4.Receive all pages as separate PDF files

Extract Specific Pages

  • 1.Go to PDFHubs.site/tool/extract-pages
  • 2.Upload your PDF
  • 3.Select pages to extract
  • 4.Download your custom PDF

Common Split Scenarios

Split a Book Into Chapters

Use page ranges based on your table of contents.

Extract Invoice Pages

Pull out the specific invoices you need from a multi-invoice PDF.

Separate Contract Sections

Extract signature pages or specific clauses.

Create Handouts

Extract key slides from presentation PDFs.

Tips for Splitting PDFs

  • 1.Know your page numbers - Preview before splitting
  • 2.Use descriptive filenames - Makes files easier to find
  • 3.Keep the original - Always backup before splitting
  • 4.Check the results - Verify pages are correct

Split vs Extract - What's the Difference?

SplitExtract
Divides entire documentSelects specific pages
All pages become separate filesCreates one PDF from selected pages
Use for complete separationUse for partial extraction

File Size After Splitting

Split PDFs are smaller because they contain fewer pages. A 10MB, 20-page PDF might become 20 files of ~500KB each.

FAQ

Is splitting PDFs free? Yes, 100% free with PDFHubs.

Will splitting reduce quality? No, pages maintain original quality.

Can I merge split files back? Yes, use the Merge PDF tool.

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