How to split a pdf into chapters by page range
- Step 1Upload the full document PDF — Drop your book, manual, or report PDF into the tool.
- Step 2Enter chapter page ranges — Type ranges like 1-24, 25-67, 68-112 — one per chapter.
- Step 3Split the document — The tool creates one PDF file for each range you specified.
- Step 4Download each chapter — Download chapter files individually or in a batch.
Frequently asked questions
Can I specify overlapping page ranges?+
Yes — a page can appear in multiple output PDFs if you include it in overlapping ranges.
What format should I use for page ranges?+
Use commas to separate ranges and a hyphen for the start-end of each range: e.g., 1-10, 11-25, 26-40.
Is the original PDF modified?+
Never. The tool always creates new output files — the original PDF is untouched.
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.