Split a PDF by bookmarks

Got a long report or book with bookmarks? This makes one file per chapter or section, named after the bookmark.

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How to split a PDF

Three steps, about ten seconds.

  1. 01

    Add your PDF

    Drop it in the box, or tap to choose it.

  2. 02

    Choose how to split

    Tick the pages to extract, split every page, or split into equal parts.

  3. 03

    Download

    Save the new PDF, or a ZIP when there are several files.

Splitting a PDF by bookmarks

Reports, manuals and e-books often have bookmarks for each chapter. This makes one file per bookmarked section, named after the bookmark.

If the PDF has no bookmarks, this option has nothing to split on. Use page ranges or Every page instead.

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Frequently asked questions

My PDF has no bookmarks. Can I still split it?

Yes, by page ranges, into equal parts or by file size. Bookmark splitting needs bookmarks in the file.

How do I split a PDF into separate pages?

Choose Every page and download. You get a ZIP with one PDF for each page.

How do I extract one page from a PDF?

Drop the PDF in, tick the page you want, and download. You'll get a new PDF with just that page.

How do I separate a scanned PDF into documents?

Type the page ranges for each document, like 1-2 and 3-5, or use Extract pages for each one in turn.