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Split PDF Online — Visual Scissors & Expressions

No software needed. Upload a PDF, then click the scissors icon between page thumbnails to mark exactly where to split — or type a page expression like 1-3,6,8 or every:5 to define splits instantly. Scissors and expression stay in two-way sync. Drag to reorder pages, then export multiple independent documents in one click. Completely free with no watermarks.
  • Click scissors icons to visually mark split points anywhere between pages
  • Type page expressions for quick splitting: ranges (1-3), singles (6), or intervals (every:5)
  • Rotate, delete, or duplicate pages before splitting for precise output control
  • One-click post-split workflows: compress, encrypt, or convert — no re-uploading

Beyond Splitting: Total Control Over Every Page

Scissors-Based Visual Splitting

No more guessing. After upload, all pages are laid out as thumbnails with clickable scissors icons hovering between them — click to mark a split point, click again to cancel. What you see is what you get.

Page Expression — Precision Splitting

Don't want to mark splits one by one? Type a page expression to define splits instantly: 1-3,6,8 splits by range, every:5 divides into equal intervals. Expressions are parsed in real time with a live group preview, and stay in two-way sync with the scissors view.

Rotation & Page Management

Rotate all pages to fix orientation before splitting. You can also delete unwanted pages or duplicate key ones, ensuring every output document has exactly the content you need.

Continue With More Tools

After organizing, go straight to compression, watermarking, or password protection — no re-uploading.

Private and Secure

Files are processed on EU servers under GDPR protection. Nothing is stored or shared — your files are permanently deleted after processing.

Browser-Based, Any Device

No app to install. Works on any device with a browser — Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, or Android.

Split a PDF Online in Just 3 Steps

01

Upload Your PDF

Click "Choose Files" or drag and drop your PDF into the secure workspace.

02

Mark Split Points or Type a Page Expression

In the thumbnail view, click scissors icons between pages to mark split positions — or type a page expression (e.g. 1-3,6,8 or every:5) to define splits instantly. You can also drag to reorder, rotate, or delete pages.

03

One-Click Split & Download

Once everything looks right, hit "Split." The system completes processing in seconds — download each split PDF individually or as a ZIP archive.

PDF Splitting FAQ

Can I split a PDF into individual pages?

Yes. Type every:1 in the page expression input — the system will output each page as a separate PDF file, perfect for archiving or distribution.

How do I choose exactly where to split?

Two ways: ① After uploading, scissors icons appear between page thumbnails — click to mark a split point, click again to cancel. ② Type a page expression (e.g. 1-3,4-6) to precisely define each group's page range. Both methods stay in real-time two-way sync.

Will splitting reduce the quality?

Not at all. Splitting is a lossless operation — it simply separates pages without re-encoding, preserving 100% of the original text clarity, image DPI, and layout formatting.

What are the free plan limits?

Free users can process PDFs up to 100 MB, covering the vast majority of everyday needs. Need more? Upgrade to Pro for files up to 2 GB.

Is it safe to split PDFs containing confidential information?

Your files are safe. All data is transferred via 256-bit encryption, processed on EU-based servers under GDPR compliance, and permanently deleted after processing.

Can I split a password-protected PDF?

Encrypted PDFs need to be unlocked first. Use Dpdf's "Unlock PDF" tool to remove the password in one click, then split.

Can I continue processing after splitting?

Yes. After splitting, the system recommends follow-up tools like compression, merging, watermarking, and format conversion. Click to continue — no re-uploading needed.

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