How to Extract Pages From a PDF
Last updated · By the PDFSolution team
Extracting, splitting and deleting are three views of the same operation. Which one you want depends on whether you keep the selection, keep the remainder, or want several files out of one.
Ready to do it now? Open the tool this guide describes.
Split or extract PDF pagesStep by step
- 1
Open Split PDF and add the document
Page thumbnails help you find the right range.
- 2
Enter the pages you need
A range such as 12-18, or a set of individual pages.
- 3
Run the extraction
A new PDF is created from the selected pages; the original is untouched.
- 4
Download the result
When several files are produced they arrive together in a ZIP archive.
Useful tips
- To keep everything except a few pages, Delete Pages is quicker than extracting the rest.
- Splitting into single pages is the fastest way to reorganise a badly ordered scan.
- Extracted pages keep full quality, since nothing is re-encoded.
Common problems
- I extracted the wrong pages
- Remember that the page number printed on the page may differ from its position in the file, especially when there is a cover or roman-numbered preface.
- The file is encrypted
- Unlock it first with the correct password.
Frequently asked questions
- Does extracting reduce quality?
- No, pages are copied exactly.
- Can I extract from a scanned PDF?
- Yes, scanned pages extract like any other.
- Can I recombine the pieces later?
- Yes, with Merge PDF.
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- How to Reduce PDF Size for Email and Upload PortalsA checklist for getting a stubborn PDF under an attachment or upload limit, in the right order.
- How to Merge PDF Files Into One DocumentCombine documents in the right order, then tidy up rotation, ordering and file size.