How to extract selected pages from a PDF
Create a new PDF containing only the pages you need while keeping the original file unchanged and checking page ranges carefully.
List the exact pages you need
Open the PDF and note the page numbers for the content you want to keep. Watch for printed page numbers that differ from the PDF viewer's page index because covers and front matter can shift the numbering.
If you need several separate ranges in one output, write them down before entering them into the tool.
- Compare printed and viewer page numbers
- Record all required ranges
- Check first and last selected page
- Keep the source PDF
Use Split PDF for extraction
Open Split PDF, select the source document and enter the chosen pages or ranges. The browser workflow validates requested pages against the PDF's actual page count before creating the output.
Extracting pages copies selected pages into a new PDF. It does not edit the original file.
Check document-level features
Page extraction can affect bookmarks, attachments, forms and existing digital signatures because the selected pages are copied into a new document structure.
If these advanced features matter, test them in the extracted result rather than assuming they will behave exactly like the source.
- Check bookmarks if required
- Test form fields
- Review signatures
- Verify attachments separately
Validate the extracted file
Open the new PDF and verify its page count and content. Check the first and last extracted page and scan for any sensitive content that should not be included.
Use a descriptive filename that explains what the extracted PDF contains.
Practical checklist
- Use viewer page numbers carefully
- Validate page ranges
- Test important PDF features
- Open the extracted file before sharing