A large PDF may contain more than a reader needs. Splitting lets you save one chapter, a selected form or a few pages as a separate document. It can also help make a packet easier to send, though splitting alone does not protect information in the original.
Use page ranges
Count pages as they appear in the PDF viewer, starting at page 1. In PDFSathi, use a hyphen for a continuous range and commas between separate outputs. For example, 2-5, 8, 11-13 creates three PDFs: pages 2–5, page 8, and pages 11–13. The files are packaged together in a ZIP.
Step-by-step
- Open the Split PDF tool and choose one PDF.
- Enter the page ranges you want. Leave the field blank to export a full copy.
- Check that every range begins at 1 or higher and ends within the document.
- Choose Split PDF, then open each output to confirm it contains the right pages.
Common page-range mistakes
- Using printed page labels: A document may show “Page 1” after a cover. The tool uses actual PDF page positions, not printed numbering.
- Ending beyond the last page: Count pages in the viewer first.
- Mixing up a comma and a hyphen: A hyphen means one continuous selection; a comma starts a separate output.
- Forgetting to check the ZIP: Open the downloaded archive and review each PDF before sending.
Split or extract?
People use “split” for both creating several smaller files and extracting one chosen section. This tool supports both: one range creates a single PDF; multiple comma-separated ranges create several PDFs inside a ZIP.
Frequently asked questions
Can I select non-consecutive pages?
Yes. Put individual pages and ranges in a comma-separated list, such as 1, 4-6, 9. Each part is saved as its own PDF.
Will splitting remove the rest of the pages from my original?
No. PDFSathi creates new output files and leaves the selected original on your device unchanged.