PDF Splitter

Split PDF files online free — no upload, no signup.

Drop your PDF here or click to choose a file

Your file is processed locally in your browser. It is never uploaded to any server.

What is a PDF splitter?

A PDF splitter is a tool that takes one PDF document and breaks it into smaller pieces. Instead of sharing a 200-page report when someone only needs chapter three, you split the file and send exactly the pages that matter. Mdpresso is a free online PDF splitter that runs entirely in your browser: you choose a file, pick how you want it divided, and download the results. Nothing is uploaded, stored, or sent anywhere.

People reach for a PDF splitter in everyday situations more often than you might expect. A scanned contract arrives as one long file but each party should only receive their own signature pages. A bank statement covers twelve months and you need just one. A lecture slide deck has three useful slides buried in eighty. In each case the job is the same: keep the pages you want, drop the rest, and get on with your day.

How to split a PDF online

  1. Add your PDF. Drag the file onto the box above or click to browse. The document opens locally — you can watch the page count appear without anything leaving your device.
  2. Choose a split mode. Split by page range when you know which sections you need, save every page as a separate PDF when you want individual pages, or extract/remove specific pages to build one cleaned-up document.
  3. Download the results. Each output appears as its own file. Download them one by one, or grab them all at once.

Three ways to split, one tool

Split by page range

Type ranges like "1-3, 5, 8-10" and each range becomes its own PDF. Ideal for breaking a book into chapters or a report into sections.

Every page as a separate PDF

One click turns a multi-page document into individual one-page files — perfect for scanned forms, invoices, or worksheets that need to be distributed separately.

Extract or remove pages

Pull out specific pages into a new PDF, or delete the pages you don't want and keep everything else. The fastest way to clean up a document before sharing it.

Why a browser-based PDF splitter is safer

Most online PDF tools work by uploading your file to a server, processing it there, and sending the result back. That model asks you to trust that the server deletes your file afterwards — and contracts, medical records, financial statements, and ID documents deserve better than trust. Mdpresso takes a different approach: the splitting engine runs on your own device using your browser's JavaScript. Your PDF never travels across the network at all. You can even disconnect from the internet after the page loads and the tool still works.

This also makes the tool faster. There is no upload wait, no queue, and no download of a processed copy from a faraway server — the results are generated on the spot, even for large documents.

Common use cases

Contracts and legal documents

Send only the relevant pages of a long agreement, or extract signature pages without sharing the full document.

Financial statements

Split a year of bank or credit card statements into individual months for expense reports, loan applications, or bookkeeping.

Scanned paperwork

A scanner often produces one big PDF from a stack of papers. Split it back into one file per document or per page.

Study materials

Extract the chapters you actually need from a textbook or lecture pack so you can read and annotate a smaller file.

Reports and presentations

Pull the executive summary out of a long report, or split a slide deck so each stakeholder gets only their section.

Removing blank or junk pages

Scans and exports often include cover sheets, blanks, or terms pages nobody needs. Remove them and keep a clean final PDF.

Features

Free with no limits

No account, no watermark, no daily cap. Split as many PDFs as you need.

100% private

Files are processed locally in your browser and never uploaded — verified by the fact that the tool works offline.

Original quality preserved

Pages are copied directly from the source document, so text, images, and vector graphics stay exactly as they were.

Works on any device

Runs in any modern browser on desktop, tablet, or phone — nothing to install.

Frequently asked questions

Is this PDF splitter really free?

Yes. Mdpresso is free with no page limits, no watermarks, and no account required. Because the tool runs in your browser, there is no server cost to recover from you.

Are my PDF files uploaded to a server?

No. The entire splitting process happens locally on your device using browser technology. Your file never leaves your computer — you can turn off your network connection after loading the page and the tool will still split your PDF.

Will splitting reduce the quality of my PDF?

No. Pages are copied from the original document without re-rendering or compression, so the output pages are identical to the source in quality, fonts, and layout.

Can I split a password-protected PDF?

Encrypted PDFs that require a password to open cannot be processed. Remove the password protection first (for example, by printing to a new PDF after unlocking), then split the unlocked file.

How do I split a PDF into individual pages?

Choose the "Every page as a separate PDF" mode after loading your file. The tool will create one PDF per page and you can download them individually or all at once.

Does it work on Mac, Windows, and phones?

Yes. The splitter runs in any modern browser — Chrome, Safari, Edge, or Firefox — on macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android.

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