Split PDF
Separate a large PDF into smaller files without editing the original document. Dexafile helps you extract chapters, forms, invoices, or selected page ranges for easier sharing and storage.
How to Use Split PDF
Upload Your Target PDF File
Upload the PDF document you want to split by selecting it or dragging it into the upload box.
Define Custom Page Ranges
Specify the exact pages or ranges of pages you want to split or extract from the document.
Process Split and Save Files
Click 'Split PDF' to run the extraction and download the split segments directly to your device.
Note: If your PDF file is encrypted or password-protected, it cannot be processed directly. Please use our Unlock PDF tool to decrypt and save a clean copy of the document before uploading it here.
Supported File Formats
File Upload Limit
Security & Privacy Guaranteed
Encrypted Uploads: Your PDF is transferred and processed over secure 256-bit SSL/TLS connections.
Automatic Deletion: The original file and every split output are permanently removed from our servers within 1 hour.
Content Untouched: Splitting only changes how pages are grouped — nothing inside your document is read or altered.
Practical Use Cases for Split PDF
Chapter Sharing
Send only one chapter from a large training manual instead of the whole file.
Untangling Scans
Separate invoices or forms that were scanned together into individual documents.
Meeting Upload Limits
Create smaller files that fit upload portals or email attachment limits.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I split my PDF document?
Can I merge the split pages back later?
Does splitting a PDF affect its links or annotations?
Can I split password-protected PDFs?
Will my files be downloaded as a ZIP file?
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