What's the difference between this and pdf-split?

Pdf-split divides a PDF into MULTIPLE files (e.g. one per page, or one per chapter — you get N files). This tool combines a SUBSET of pages into ONE new file. Pick based on output: many-files-from-one or one-file-from-subset.

Will bookmarks / links / form fields transfer?

Best-effort. Bookmarks pointing to pages within your extracted range typically work; bookmarks pointing to pages NOT in your range are removed (the target doesn't exist anymore). Internal hyperlinks that go to extracted pages work; ones going to removed pages break. Form fields scoped to extracted pages transfer; ones spanning removed pages may break. For complex documents, manually review the extracted PDF after extraction.

Is the original modified?

No — the original is untouched. The tool reads the original, builds a new PDF in memory containing the requested pages, and offers you that for download. Re-extract different ranges from the same original any number of times without harm.

What about scanned / OCR'd PDFs?

Works the same. The extracted PDF preserves whatever the original had: image-only pages, OCR'd text layer, etc. If pages 5-10 had searchable text in the original, they have searchable text in the extracted PDF.

Can I extract pages in a different order?

Yes. Specify them in the order you want: '5, 1-3, 10' produces a PDF where page 1 is the original's page 5, page 2 is original's page 1, page 3 is original's page 2, etc. Useful for re-arranging slide decks or compiling evidence in chronological-vs-document-order.

Is the PDF uploaded anywhere?

No. pdf-lib runs entirely in your browser. The PDF stays in browser memory for processing. Open DevTools → Network during use and you'll see zero outbound requests.

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PDF Page Range Extractor

Extract specific pages from a PDF into a new file using pdf-lib. Free, browser-only tool with no upload or sign-up required — get your pages in seconds.

Updated June 2026

PDF filePages to keepComma-separated. Use ranges (1-5) and individual pages (8). Out-of-range numbers ignored.

Privacy: all processing happens in your browser via pdf-lib. Your PDF is never uploaded to a server. Works on most PDFs including scanned (image-based) ones. Encrypted PDFs need to be unlocked first — try thepdf unlock tool.

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What it does

Extract specific pages from a PDF (e.g. 1-5, 8, 12-15) into a new single PDF. Different from pdf-split, which produces multiple separate PDFs — this combines your selection into ONE new PDF with just the pages you asked for, in the order you specify. The original PDF is untouched. Browser-only via pdf-lib.

Common scenarios: extract a chapter from a book PDF for sharing as a standalone reference; pull contract pages from a long legal document to email to a counterparty without sending the whole 100-page document; create a shorter teacher-friendly excerpt from an academic paper or textbook chapter; generate a presentation handout from slide-PDF — just the key slides; compile evidence pages from multiple parts of a discovery PDF for legal / compliance work.

Page-range syntax:

Single page: 5 — just page 5.
Range: 3-7 — pages 3 through 7 inclusive.
Multiple selections: 1-5, 8, 12-15 — pages 1-5, then 8, then 12-15. Separator: commas.
Reverse range: 10-5 — pages 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5 (reverse order). Some tools don’t support this; this one does.
Open-ended: 5- means pages 5 to end; -10 means pages 1 to 10. Convenient shorthand.

The output PDF is a clean new file containing only the requested pages, preserving the original quality (no re-rendering, just copying the relevant page objects via pdf-lib’s embedPages). Bookmarks, links, and form fields scoped to the extracted pages may or may not transfer depending on how they reference page numbers — pdf-lib does best-effort transfer.

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How to use it

Upload your PDF.
Enter the page ranges using commas and dashes: '1-5, 8, 12-15' or '5-' (page 5 to end) or '-10' (pages 1-10).
Click Extract. The new PDF contains only those pages, in the order you specified.
Download the extracted PDF.
Original is untouched — re-extract different ranges as needed without re-uploading.

When to use this tool

Sharing a chapter or section from a long PDF.
Creating a focused excerpt for review without the rest of the document.
Compiling specific evidence pages from discovery materials.
Generating handouts from slide-deck PDFs.

When not to use it

Splitting a PDF into many separate files (one per page or by chapter) — use pdf-split instead.
Adding pages from another PDF — use pdf-merge for combining multiple sources.
Modifying page content (annotations, highlights, redactions) — use a PDF editor.
Very large PDFs (1000+ pages) — browser memory becomes a bottleneck; use a CLI tool like qpdf instead.

Common use cases

Pre-decision sanity-check on inputs and outputs
Educational use — demonstrating the underlying concept
Onboarding a colleague who needs the same calculation/conversion
Verifying a number or output before passing it on

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between this and pdf-split?: Pdf-split divides a PDF into MULTIPLE files (e.g. one per page, or one per chapter — you get N files). This tool combines a SUBSET of pages into ONE new file. Pick based on output: many-files-from-one or one-file-from-subset.
Will bookmarks / links / form fields transfer?: Best-effort. Bookmarks pointing to pages within your extracted range typically work; bookmarks pointing to pages NOT in your range are removed (the target doesn't exist anymore). Internal hyperlinks that go to extracted pages work; ones going to removed pages break. Form fields scoped to extracted pages transfer; ones spanning removed pages may break. For complex documents, manually review the extracted PDF after extraction.
Is the original modified?: No — the original is untouched. The tool reads the original, builds a new PDF in memory containing the requested pages, and offers you that for download. Re-extract different ranges from the same original any number of times without harm.
What about scanned / OCR'd PDFs?: Works the same. The extracted PDF preserves whatever the original had: image-only pages, OCR'd text layer, etc. If pages 5-10 had searchable text in the original, they have searchable text in the extracted PDF.
Can I extract pages in a different order?: Yes. Specify them in the order you want: '5, 1-3, 10' produces a PDF where page 1 is the original's page 5, page 2 is original's page 1, page 3 is original's page 2, etc. Useful for re-arranging slide decks or compiling evidence in chronological-vs-document-order.
Is the PDF uploaded anywhere?: No. pdf-lib runs entirely in your browser. The PDF stays in browser memory for processing. Open DevTools → Network during use and you'll see zero outbound requests.

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