How to Split a PDF by Page Range
Divide a large PDF into logical sections using page ranges such as 1-5, 6-12 and 13-20.
Plan the sections first
Open the source PDF and note where each chapter, form or attachment begins and ends. A page-range plan is easier to verify before processing than after several new files have been created.
Use simple inclusive ranges. For example, 1-4 means pages 1, 2, 3 and 4. The next section would normally begin at page 5 unless you intentionally want an overlap.
Name the output by meaning
After splitting, rename each result according to its content rather than leaving generic part numbers. Names such as application-form.pdf and supporting-documents.pdf are easier to send and archive.
If the split tool returns a ZIP, extract it and inspect each file before distributing the documents.
Protect context
A page extracted from a larger document can lose context such as a title page, signature page or explanatory note. Make sure each split section still contains the information a recipient needs to understand it.
For regulated or contractual records, confirm that splitting is acceptable before separating pages from the original signed document.
Use the related Pageivo tool
Separate one PDF into smaller documents. The operation runs in your browser and does not require an account.
This guide provides general technical and workflow information. For regulated records, legal filings, security-sensitive data or organizational compliance, follow the rules that apply to your specific situation.