Can I extract just a single page?

Yes. In Page Ranges mode, enter a single page number as both the start and end of the range. Alternatively, use Page Extraction mode and enter the page number directly.

What happens to internal links after splitting?

Links that reference pages within the same output file continue to work. Links that point to pages in a different output file remain in the document but will not navigate correctly, since the target page no longer exists in that file. If cross-page links matter, note which pages reference which before splitting.

Are bookmarks preserved when splitting?

No. Bookmark outlines from the original PDF are not carried into the split output files. If navigation structure matters for the resulting documents, add bookmarks in a PDF editor after splitting.

Can I split a password-protected PDF?

No. Remove password protection first using a PDF editor, then upload the unlocked file.

Is it really free to split PDFs?

Yes, completely free with no daily limits and no watermarks on the output. No subscription required.

What is the file size limit?

The source PDF can be up to 50MB on the free tier.

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How to Split PDFs

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Upload your PDF
Click the upload area or drag and drop your PDF. Files up to 50MB are supported on the free tier.
2
Choose how to split
Select specific pages by number, define page ranges, or split every page into its own file. You have full control over how the document is divided.
3
Download your split files
Click Split PDF and download your extracted pages or divided documents instantly. No watermarks, no signup required.

Why use PDFHaul
to split PDFs?

Flexible split options

Extract individual pages, page ranges, or split the entire document into separate files. Mix and match: pull pages 1, 5, and 8-12 in a single operation.

Original quality preserved

Splitting is completely lossless. Extracted pages are exact copies of the originals. Text stays sharp, images stay clear, formatting is untouched.

Files deleted in 2 hours

Your documents are automatically purged from our servers within 2 hours. Not stored, not analysed, not sold.

No watermarks, ever

Your extracted pages are clean. No branding, no watermarks, no trial version stamps on your documents.

Who uses
PDF splitting?

Splitting PDFs is essential whenever one document contains sections that need to be shared separately.

Legal & contracts

Extract specific exhibits, signature pages, or schedules from a large contract bundle before sending to a counterparty or filing with a court. Share only what is relevant.

Finance & accounting

Separate a single bank statement or invoice PDF into individual monthly files for expense reporting, accounting software uploads, or audit submissions.

Students & researchers

Extract the specific chapters or sections you need from a large textbook or research paper PDF so you can annotate just the relevant pages without carrying the full document.

Small businesses

Split a combined proposal or portfolio PDF into standalone sections to share with different stakeholders. Send the pricing page to finance and the case studies to the client.

How PDF splitting works

Splitting creates new, independent PDF files from a subset of pages in the original document. The source file is not modified. Each output file is a complete, valid PDF containing only the pages you specified.

PDFHaul offers two splitting approaches. Page ranges let you define groups of pages that each become a separate file. For example, pages 1-5, 6-10, and 11-15 each become their own document. Page extraction lets you specify individual page numbers to pull out, with each becoming its own file.

Internal hyperlinks that point to specific page numbers may break depending on which output file the target page ends up in. A link on page 3 that points to page 12 will remain in the document and still appear clickable, but if page 12 ends up in a different output file, clicking the link will not navigate correctly. This is unavoidable. PDF hyperlinks reference page numbers within a specific file, and splitting changes what those numbers mean.

Bookmarks are not carried into split output files. If the original document had a bookmark outline, the split files will not inherit it. Password-protected PDFs cannot be split; remove password protection first.

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about splitting PDFs

Yes. Use the Page Ranges mode to define any combination of ranges. Each range you enter becomes a separate output file. You can create as many ranges as you need, and ranges do not have to be contiguous or equal in size.

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