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Split PDF Files
By Page or Range

Extract specific pages or split every page into a separate PDF. No upload, no limits, no watermarks.

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⚑ Instant split
♾️ No file size limit
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Drop your PDF here

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Split Mode
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All Pages
Every page becomes a separate PDF
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Page Range
Extract specific pages or ranges
Use commas to separate. Example: 1, 3-5, 8 β†’ extracts pages 1, 3, 4, 5, 8 into one PDF
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Who Uses the Split PDF Tool?

Splitting a PDF is often faster than recreating a document from scratch β€” here are the real situations where it saves time.

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Government & Portal Submissions

Many Malaysian government portals (LHDN, MyEG, JPA, EPF) have per-file size or page limits. If your document is too large or contains more pages than required, split out only the pages the portal asks for β€” IC front and back, specific tax form pages, or a single payslip β€” before uploading.

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Email & Sharing

Extract only the relevant pages from a long report, contract, or manual before emailing. A 3-page excerpt is far easier to share than a 60-page document β€” and keeps the recipient focused on what matters.

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Separating Mixed Documents

Scanned documents sometimes end up as one large PDF β€” a stack of receipts, a batch of forms, or multiple invoices scanned together. Split them into individual files so each document can be filed, renamed, or submitted separately.

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Selective Printing

Extract just the pages you need before printing. No need to print an entire 50-page report when you only need pages 12–15. Split first, then print β€” saves paper and avoids wasted toner.

How to Split a PDF β€” Step by Step

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Upload Your PDF

Click "Choose PDF File" or drag and drop. The tool shows you the total page count so you know the full range available. There is no file size limit.

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Enter the Pages You Want

Type specific pages or ranges in the input field. Use 1-5 for a continuous range, 2,4,6 for individual pages, or combine them like 1-3,7,10-12. Pages are extracted in the order you specify β€” so entering 5,1,3 puts page 5 first in the output.

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Click Split PDF

Processing happens entirely in your browser β€” no upload, no server. Your original file is never modified or sent anywhere. Splitting is fast even for large PDFs.

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Download and Check

Download the extracted PDF and open it to confirm the right pages were captured before submitting or sharing. If the output is still too large, run it through the Compress PDF tool to reduce the file size.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I extract specific pages instead of splitting evenly?
Yes β€” this is the primary way the tool works. You specify exactly which pages you want: a range like 1–5, individual pages like 2,4,6, or a combination like 1–3,7,11. You are not limited to splitting a document in half or into equal parts. You can extract any subset of pages in any order you choose.
Will my original PDF be changed or deleted?
No. The original file on your device is never touched. ShrinkPDF reads your file in the browser, extracts the pages you specified, and creates a new separate PDF for download. Your original remains exactly as it was.
Is there a page count or file size limit?
No limits on our end. ShrinkPDF handles PDFs of any length β€” whether it's a 5-page form or a 500-page manual. The only practical constraint is your browser's memory for very large files, which only becomes relevant at several hundred megabytes.
Can I split a password-protected PDF?
No β€” encrypted PDFs cannot be read or split because the content is locked. You need to remove the password protection first using the original application (Word, Acrobat, etc.) or a PDF editor. Once the password is removed, you can split it normally.
I need to submit only page 3 of my payslip to a portal. Can I do that?
Yes β€” enter "3" in the page range field and click Split. You will get a new single-page PDF containing only page 3. This is one of the most common use cases: extracting a specific page from a payslip, bank statement, or official letter for a portal submission that only requires that one page.
What happens to the quality of the extracted pages?
Quality is preserved exactly. Splitting works at the PDF structure level β€” pages are extracted as-is, without re-rendering or re-compressing. Text remains selectable, images retain their original resolution, and the formatting is identical to the source document.

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