How to split a legal brief pdf into individual sections
- Step 1Open your legal brief PDF — Locate the page ranges for each section using the page counter at the bottom of your PDF viewer.
- Step 2Drop the brief into the splitter — Upload the full brief PDF to the tool.
- Step 3Enter section page ranges — Type the start and end pages for each section: e.g., Statement of Facts 1-12, Argument 13-45.
- Step 4Download each section — Each section is saved as a named PDF file ready for distribution.
Frequently asked questions
Will page numbering in the extracted section match the original brief?+
The extracted PDF will contain the same pages with their original content. If you need section-level page numbers, use the Add Page Numbers tool after splitting.
Can I split a sealed court document safely?+
Yes — all processing is local in your browser. The file is never sent to a server.
Is there a page count limit?+
Free users can process PDFs up to 2 MB. Upgrade to Pro for large case files and trial bundles.
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.