How to split an ebook pdf into separate chapter files
- Step 1Note your chapter page ranges — Open the ebook PDF and record the first and last page of each chapter.
- Step 2Upload the ebook — Drop the full ebook PDF into the split tool.
- Step 3Enter chapter ranges — Input ranges for each chapter: e.g., Ch1: 1-22, Ch2: 23-50.
- Step 4Download all chapters — Save each chapter as a separate PDF file.
Frequently asked questions
Will the chapter PDF include the original cover page?+
Only if you include it in the first chapter's page range (e.g., 1-22 if the cover is page 1).
Can I add the chapter name to the file?+
Rename the downloaded files in your file system after downloading — you can name each one by chapter title.
What if my ebook has front matter like a table of contents?+
Just include those pages in your first range, or skip them and start from the first chapter page.
Privacy first
All PDF processing runs locally in your browser using PDF-lib and pdf.js. No file is ever uploaded — only metadata counters are saved for signed-in dashboard stats.