How do I split a PDF into multiple files?

To split a PDF, upload your file to PDFlite.io Split tool. Choose split method: By Page Range (enter ranges like 1-5, 6-10, 11-20), Split Every N Pages (specify interval, e.g., every 10 pages creates files with pages 1-10, 11-20, 21-30), Extract Specific Pages (select individual pages like 2, 5, 7-9), or Remove Pages (delete unwanted pages, keep rest). Click Split PDF. Processing takes 3-5 seconds. Download all split files as ZIP or individually. Each output file is a separate PDF with selected pages, maintaining 100% original quality.

Can I extract specific pages from a PDF?

Yes, PDFlite.io allows precise page extraction. Upload your PDF and view all page thumbnails. Select extraction method: Single Pages (extract pages 1, 5, 10 as separate PDFs), Page Ranges (extract pages 15-25 as one PDF), Multiple Ranges (extract pages 1-3, 10-12, 20-25 as separate PDFs), or Click Selection (click thumbnails to select pages visually). Each extracted page becomes a new PDF file. Perfect for: Extracting signatures pages from contracts, pulling specific invoices from batches, isolating key slides from presentations, or extracting chapters from ebooks.

Is splitting PDFs free?

Yes, PDFlite.io offers completely free unlimited PDF splitting with no file size limits (up to 100MB per file), no page limits (split 500+ page PDFs), unlimited daily splits, no watermarks, and no account required. Split as many PDFs as needed for free. Paid plans ($21-$79/month) add batch automation, API access, and scheduled splits, but core splitting functionality is free forever for everyone.

Can I split every N pages?

Yes, PDFlite.io supports fixed-interval splitting. Select "Split Every N Pages" mode. Enter interval (e.g., 5, 10, 20 pages). The tool automatically divides your PDF: Every 5 pages: 100-page PDF becomes 20 files (pages 1-5, 6-10, 11-15, etc.). Every 10 pages: 100-page PDF becomes 10 files. Every 1 page: Creates separate PDFs for each page (100 files from 100-page PDF). Use cases: Splitting scanned book pages (1 page per file for editing), dividing reports into sections (10 pages per chapter), separating invoices (if 5 pages per invoice), and creating presentation handouts (1 slide per file).

Will splitting reduce PDF quality?

No, splitting PDFs is a lossless operation. PDFlite.io extracts pages without recompressing images, downsampling fonts, or altering content. Quality remains 100% identical to the original PDF. What is preserved: Image resolution (300 DPI stays 300 DPI), font crispness (no pixelation), vector graphics (logos remain sharp), color profiles (CMYK, RGB maintained), hyperlinks (internal links updated to new page numbers), and bookmarks (adjusted for each split file). File size: Each split PDF size is proportional to page count (split 100-page 50MB PDF into 10-page chunks = 5MB per file).

Can I split password-protected PDFs?

PDFs with Document Open Password (prevents opening): Must unlock first using PDFlite.io Unlock PDF tool. Enter password to remove protection, then split unlocked file. PDFs with Permissions Password (prevents editing): Can be split directly—permissions are bypassed. After splitting, you can re-apply password protection to individual split files using our Protect PDF tool. This ensures security—we cannot access or split encrypted content without authorization. For sensitive documents, unlock → split → re-protect each output file.

How do I remove specific pages from a PDF?

PDFlite.io offers two approaches: Method 1 - Delete Pages: Upload PDF, click page thumbnails to mark for deletion, click Remove Selected Pages, download PDF with deleted pages removed. Method 2 - Extract Wanted Pages: Upload PDF, select pages you want to keep (e.g., pages 1-10, 15, 20-25), extract only those pages, discard original. Result is a PDF without unwanted pages. Use cases: Removing blank pages, deleting outdated content, removing confidential sections before sharing, or trimming unnecessary appendices. Changes are permanent—save a backup of original PDF before deletion.

Can I split and merge PDFs?

Yes, combine split and merge operations for advanced workflows: Workflow 1 - Reorder sections: Split PDF into chapters (pages 1-10, 11-20, 21-30), reorder split files (21-30 first, then 1-10, then 11-20), merge in new order. Workflow 2 - Insert pages: Split original PDF at insertion point (pages 1-5, 6-end), add new pages as middle file, merge all three (1-5 + new pages + 6-end). Workflow 3 - Replace sections: Split PDF into sections, replace specific section with updated version, merge updated sections. PDFlite.io provides both split and merge tools free—use them together for complete PDF manipulation.

What happens to bookmarks when splitting PDFs?

Bookmark handling depends on split method: By Page Range (split at chapter boundaries): Each split PDF gets relevant bookmarks. A 50-page PDF with 5 chapters split into 5 files will have chapter-specific bookmarks in each file. Extract Specific Pages: Only bookmarks pointing to extracted pages are included. Bookmarks to other pages are removed. Split Every N Pages (fixed intervals): Bookmarks are distributed across split files based on page numbers. Original page numbers are updated to reflect new file structure (page 15 in original becomes page 5 in second split file). For documents with complex navigation, preview bookmarks after splitting and adjust if needed.

How do I split scanned PDFs?

Scanned PDFs split identically to regular PDFs: Upload scanned PDF to Split tool (works with image-only scanned documents). View page thumbnails (visual preview helps identify split points). Choose split method based on scanned content (every page for book scans, by section for multi-document scans, specific pages for form extraction). Split as normal (3-5 seconds processing). For searchable scanned PDFs: Consider running OCR first using PDFlite.io OCR tool to make text searchable, then split. This creates split files with searchable text. Use cases: Splitting scanned books (one chapter per file), separating multi-page form batches (individual forms), or dividing scanned invoice stacks (one invoice per file).

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