About Split PDF
Split PDF carves a single PDF into multiple smaller files based on the rules you set. Pull out a single chapter, separate every page into its own file, or define exact ranges like 1-3, 5, 8-10. The split runs locally in the browser — your file is never uploaded.
Three modes are supported: range splitting (custom comma-separated ranges), every-N splitting (chunk a 100-page book into ten 10-page files), and individual page extraction. A visual mode lets you click between thumbnails to drop split markers exactly where you want them.
Use it for separating signed agreements from cover letters, extracting one form from a packet, or cutting a long scan into per-recipient pieces. The output is a downloadable zip when multiple files are produced.
How to split pdf in your browser
- 01Open the splitter
Visit pdfvibe.app/tools/split — no account or install required.
- 02Drop the PDF
Drag your PDF in or click to choose. Page thumbnails render automatically.
- 03Pick a split mode
Choose ranges (e.g. 1-3, 5, 8-10), every N pages, or individual pages.
- 04Preview the cuts
In visual mode, click between any two thumbnails to add a split point.
- 05Download
PDFVibe builds each output PDF locally and packages them as a zip if needed.
Frequently asked questions
Can I split a 1000-page PDF?
Yes. The split runs in chunks so memory stays bounded; we've split 2000-page court filings on a mid-range laptop.
Do you keep a copy?
No copy is ever made. The PDF lives only in your tab's RAM and is discarded the moment you close the tab.
What's the difference vs iLovePDF split?
iLovePDF uploads your file to their servers. PDFVibe never does — useful for confidential or NDA-bound documents.
Can I extract just one page?
Yes — use range mode and enter the page number, e.g. '7'. You get a single-page PDF.
Does it support encrypted PDFs?
Unlock them first with /tools/unlock if you have the password, then split.
Most online PDF tools — Adobe Acrobat Online, iLovePDF, Smallpdf — upload your file to their servers, run the operation, then send the result back. PDFVibe runs the same operation in your browser using WebAssembly and pdf-lib. The file never travels anywhere. Open your browser’s Network tab while using Split PDF and you’ll see no outbound file transfers.