Split PDF

Behind the scenes, splitting a PDF is the reverse of merging. Our server parses your file, reads its page tree, and creates a new PDF document for each requested range. We copy the page objects, the fonts they reference, and any inline resources (images, form fields, annotations) into the new file so each output is independently viewable.

The three split modes solve different problems. "Every page" is useful when you want each page as its own file — common for splitting receipts, certificates, or invoices that were scanned in one go. "Custom ranges" lets you carve a long report into chapters: ranges like "1-12, 13-30, 31-50" each become a separate PDF. "Every N pages" is the right choice when you have a 200-page book and want 10 files of 20 pages each.

Because we copy page objects (not re-render them), text remains selectable, images keep their resolution, and any embedded fonts travel with the page. The split happens on our server, so your local CPU and RAM are not involved — useful on phones and low-end laptops.

Compared to splitting in Adobe Acrobat or Preview, SwitchPDF saves you the cost of a paid plan and the hassle of opening 30 documents one by one. Compared to other free splitters, we don't watermark the output, don't cap file count, and don't require an email signup.