Is my PDF uploaded to a server?

No. Everything runs inside your browser. Your PDF is never transmitted to any server, making this tool safe for confidential legal, financial, and medical documents.

Can I extract the first half or second half of a PDF?

Yes. Click the 1st Half or 2nd Half button to auto-select the relevant page range, then extract.

Split PDF — Extract & Separate Pages Online (Free/Private)

Q: How do I extract specific pages from a PDF?

Upload your PDF, type the page numbers or ranges you want (e.g. '1-3, 5, 8') in the Pages to Extract field, then click Extract Pages. The tool creates a new PDF with only those pages.

Q: Can I split a PDF into individual pages?

Yes. Enter each page number separated by commas (e.g. '1, 2, 3') or use the All preset and extract them sequentially. For batch splitting, run the tool once per range you need.

Q: How do I separate odd and even pages?

Click the Odd or Even quick-select button to auto-fill the page range, then click Extract Pages. This is useful for re-ordering double-sided scans.

Extract specific pages, separate chapters, or cut a large PDF. Simply select the page numbers (e.g. 1-3, 5) and download.

How to split and extract pages from a PDF

Large PDF documents often contain more than you need to share. Whether you're extracting a single invoice from a billing history, separating chapters, or removing specific pages, the ToolShelf PDF Splitter lets you cut out exactly what you need — without uploading anything to a server.

Page selection options

Specific ranges: Type 1-5 to extract the first five pages.
Individual pages: Type 2, 4, 9 to pick non-consecutive pages.
Mixed: Combine ranges and singles like 1-3, 7, 10-end.
Odd / Even: Instantly select odd or even pages — ideal for fixing double-sided scan order.
First / Second half: Quickly split a document down the middle.

Why split locally instead of uploading?

Most online PDF splitters require you to upload your file to a cloud server. ToolShelf runs entirely in your browser using WebAssembly, so your document never leaves your device. This matters when working with legal agreements, financial statements, medical records, or ID documents.

Common use cases

Extract a single invoice from a multi-page billing PDF.
Separate chapters of a book or manual into individual files.
Remove blank or unwanted pages before sending a document.
Prepare documents for upload portals that have strict page-count limits.
Fix double-sided scan order by extracting odd pages, then even pages separately.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I extract specific pages from a PDF?

Upload your PDF, type the pages you want (e.g. 1-3, 5, 8), then click Extract Pages. A new PDF is created with only those pages.

Can I split a PDF into individual pages?

Yes. Enter each page number separated by commas, or extract ranges one at a time by running the tool multiple times.

Is my file uploaded to a server?

No. Your PDF is processed entirely in your browser. Nothing is transmitted — safe for confidential documents.

How do I separate odd and even pages?

Click the Odd or Even button to auto-fill the selection, then extract. Useful for re-ordering double-sided scans.

What does "10-end" mean in the page range?

Type the starting page followed by a dash and the word end to extract from that page to the last page of the document.

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