Is this tool really free?

Yes! This tool is completely free to use. No signup required, no watermarks added, and no hidden fees. Perfect for occasional use.

Do you store my files or data?

We take privacy seriously. Files are processed in real-time and are not stored on our servers. Generated PDFs are stored for 1 day and deleted permanently after that.

Is there a file size limit?

For the free tool, we support files up to 50MB in size. For larger files or batch processing, check out our API plans.

Is there a limit on how many PDFs I can generate?

Yes, the free tool allows up to 10 PDFs per hour. After reaching this limit, you'll need to subscribe to one of our plans for unlimited conversions and additional features.

How can I automate this process or use it in workflows?

To use this tool in automated workflows, integrations, or at scale, you'll need to subscribe to one of our plans. Our API allows you to integrate PDF generation into your applications, workflows, and automation tools like n8n, Make, or Zapier. Check the main pdf noodle site for pricing and API documentation.

How do I split a PDF?

Upload your PDF file, then click the scissor icon between any two pages to add a split point. You can add multiple split points to divide your PDF into several parts. Click 'Split PDF' to generate a ZIP file containing all the split PDFs.

Can I split a PDF into more than two parts?

Yes! You can add multiple split points by clicking the scissor icons between different pages. Your PDF will be divided into as many parts as you specify.

What format will I receive the split PDFs in?

The split PDFs will be packaged in a ZIP file. Each part will be named with the original filename followed by '-part-1', '-part-2', etc. Extract the ZIP file to access the individual PDF files.

Will the split PDFs maintain the original quality?

Yes, the split PDFs maintain the exact same quality as the original PDF. No compression or quality loss occurs during the splitting process.

How do I split a PDF into individual pages?

Upload your PDF, then click the scissor icon between every page to add a split point at each position. Click Split, and you'll get a ZIP file with each page as a separate PDF.

Can I split a password-protected PDF?

You'll need to remove the password protection first. If you know the password, open the PDF in a reader, print to PDF without protection, then upload the unprotected version to split it.

How do I extract specific pages from a PDF?

Upload your PDF, add split points around the pages you want, then download only the section you need. For removing specific pages, you can also use our Remove Pages tool.

Split PDF Online (Free PDF Splitter)

Divide a single PDF file into multiple documents. Choose exactly where to split and download all parts in a ZIP file. Fast, secure, and powered by pdf noodle's rendering engine.

🗑️ PDFs permanently deleted after 1 day

⚡️ 10 PDFs per hour free

Drop PDF here or click to browse

Select a PDF file to process (max 50MB each)

How to Split a PDF File

1Upload your PDF — Drag and drop or click to browse. Files up to 50MB supported.
2Choose your split points — Click the scissor icon between any two pages to mark where to divide.
3Add multiple splits — Create as many split points as you need to divide into multiple files.
4Download your files — Click "Split" and download your divided PDFs as a ZIP file.

Why Use pdf noodle's PDF Splitter?

•Visual page preview — See thumbnails of every page before splitting
•Multiple split points — Divide a PDF into 2, 5, or 50 parts in one go
•Preserves quality — Split PDFs maintain original formatting, fonts, and images
•ZIP download — All split files packaged in a single download
•No signup needed — Upload, split, download. That's it.
•Privacy-first — Your files are permanently deleted within 24 hours

Common Reasons to Split a PDF

•Extract specific pages — Pull out just the pages you need from a large document
•Break up large files — Split documents that are too big to email or upload
•Separate chapters — Divide a book or report into individual chapter files
•Remove unwanted pages — Split around pages you don't need (also see our Remove Pages tool)

Split PDFs at Scale with the API

Processing hundreds of PDFs? pdf noodle's API supports batch splitting. Integrate with n8n, Make, Zapier, or call our REST API directly.

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