What is the difference between extracting and splitting PDF pages?

Extracting creates a new PDF containing only the selected pages (e.g., pages 5, 10, 15 from a 50-page document become a 3-page PDF). The original PDF remains unchanged. Splitting divides a PDF into multiple separate files (e.g., splitting a 50-page PDF into 50 single-page files). Use extraction for selective pages; use splitting for breaking a document into sections or individual pages.

Can I extract non-consecutive pages?

Yes. Most extraction tools support ranges (1-5), individual pages (7, 12, 18), and combinations (1-3, 8, 15-20). The extracted PDF maintains the page order you specify. For example, extracting "10, 5, 20" creates a 3-page PDF with pages in that exact order: page 10 becomes page 1, page 5 becomes page 2, page 20 becomes page 3.

Does extracting pages reduce file size?

Yes, proportionally. If you extract 10 pages from a 100-page 5 MB PDF, the new PDF will be approximately 500 KB (10% of original size). However, if the PDF contains shared resources (fonts, images used across pages), the extracted PDF includes those resources, so size reduction may be less than proportional. Extracting 10 pages might yield 600-700 KB instead of exactly 500 KB.

Will extracted pages retain their original quality?

Yes. Page extraction is a lossless operation. Text, images, fonts, links, and formatting remain identical to the original. Resolution is preserved. The only difference is file structure—the extracted PDF contains fewer pages. Bookmarks and links pointing to pages outside the extraction range are removed, but internal content quality is unchanged.

Can I extract pages from password-protected PDFs?

If the PDF requires a password to open (user password), you cannot extract pages without unlocking it first. If the PDF has editing restrictions (owner password) but opens without a password, extraction may work depending on the restrictions and tool capabilities. For best results, unlock the PDF first using an unlock tool, then extract pages.

What happens to form fields and annotations on extracted pages?

Form fields, annotations, comments, and highlights on extracted pages are preserved. JavaScript actions and document-level scripts may not function if they reference pages outside the extracted range. Cross-page form calculations will break. For forms spanning multiple pages, extract all related pages to maintain functionality. Single-page forms extract cleanly without issues.

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How to Extract Pages from PDF

Upload your PDF file
Specify which pages to extract
Use commas for individual pages or hyphens for ranges
Download the new PDF containing only extracted pages

PDF Extraction Features

Specific Pages: Extract exact pages (e.g., 1,5,7,10-15)
Page Ranges: Use hyphens for ranges (e.g., 10-20)
Single Output: All extracted pages in one new PDF
Custom Order: Pages appear in the order you specify
No Quality Loss: Original page quality preserved
Fast Processing: Extract from large PDFs instantly

Why Extract PDF Pages?

PDF extraction creates focused documents from specific pages. Scenario: You have a 300-page employee handbook but only need to share the benefits section (pages 45-62) with new hires. Extract those 18 pages into a standalone PDF—easier to read and smaller to email.

Common use cases: Isolating relevant chapters from textbooks, extracting signed pages from contracts, creating custom document packets from larger files, sharing specific sections without exposing entire documents, and building presentations from selected report pages.

Privacy & Security

All PDF extraction happens locally in your browser. Your files never leave your device and are never uploaded to servers. The extracted PDF is generated on your computer—complete privacy guaranteed.