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How to Split a PDF into Separate Files

To split a PDF for free, open it in EditFreePDF, click Split, and enter page ranges such as 1-3, 4-6, 7. Each range becomes its own PDF and everything downloads together in one ZIP. It's free, unlimited, and the file never leaves your browser.

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How to Split a PDF into Separate Files — step by step

  1. 1

    Open the PDF

    Drag the document onto editfreepdf.com.

  2. 2

    Enter page ranges

    Click Split and type the ranges you want, separated by commas — e.g. 1-5, 6-10, 11.

  3. 3

    Download the ZIP

    Each range is saved as a separate PDF, bundled into one ZIP named by page numbers.

  4. 4

    Or extract visually

    Prefer clicking? Open Rearrange, tick the pages you want, and hit Extract selected.

See it in action

The actual editor — no install, it runs right in your browser.

Selecting page thumbnails in EditFreePDF to split or extract

What you can do with EditFreePDF

All of it free — no account, no watermark, no upload. Your file is processed locally in your browser.

Frequently asked questions

How do I save just one page of a PDF?

Either enter that page number as a range in Split, or tick it in the Rearrange view and click Extract selected.

Can I split a very large PDF?

Yes — there are no page limits. Processing runs on your own device, so even long documents work.

Does splitting cost anything?

No. Splitting, extracting and every other tool on EditFreePDF is free with no sign-up.

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