Split PDF

Splitting a PDF into individual pages or smaller sections is essential when you need to extract specific content, share partial documents, or reduce file sizes for distribution. Online PDF splitters require you to upload the entire document to a server, even if you only need a single page extracted. This means the complete contents of your file are transmitted to and processed by a third party. LocalForge splits PDFs entirely in your browser, so only the pages you choose ever leave your device, and only when you explicitly download them.

The splitting engine parses your PDF using pdf-lib.js and presents each page for selection. You can extract individual pages, define custom page ranges, or split at regular intervals. Each resulting file is a fully valid PDF document with proper structure and metadata. The operation runs in a Web Worker thread, handling even large documents without freezing your browser interface.

The privacy implications of PDF splitting are significant. A multi-page contract might contain signatures, account numbers, and personal addresses across different pages. A medical file might include both routine information and sensitive diagnoses. When you upload the full document to split out one page, you expose everything. Local splitting lets you handle the complete file privately and only share the specific extracted pages.

No upload queues, no server timeouts on large files, no daily usage limits. Split your PDFs instantly with the assurance that your document content remains exclusively under your control.