How to use this tool
- Choose one unencrypted PDF and check its page count.
- Enter original page numbers under Pages to keep. Separate selections with commas and use ascending ranges, such as 1-3, 5.
- Put the selections in the order you want in the output. For example, 4, 1-2 means page 4 followed by pages 1 and 2.
- Select Extract pages, download the new PDF, and check it before sharing. Use Clear files to release the workspace.
When this tool helps
- Make a reading copy containing only the relevant report sections.
- Keep selected handout pages for printing.
- Move a particular page to the front of a new copy without changing the source.
A worked example
For a five-page source, selecting 4, 1-2 creates a three-page PDF in the order 4, 1, 2. It does not silently sort the selection. Entering 1-3, 3 repeats page 3 and is rejected; use a non-overlapping selection instead.
Limits and compatibility
- Select at least one page. Page numbers start at 1 and must be within the source page count. Reversed ranges, duplicates and overlaps are not supported.
- The workspace accepts one PDF for extraction, up to 25 MB and 2,000 pages. The output is a single PDF, not a ZIP.
- Page extraction is not secure redaction or PDF sanitization. Links or annotations may survive copying, and signatures or document structure may change. Keep the original and inspect the output.
Up to 25 MB (26,214,400 bytes), 100 files and 2,000 pages per workspace. Encrypted or password-protected PDFs are not supported, including permissions-only encryption. Output is limited to 100 MB and processing to 90 seconds. Keep your originals: forms, bookmarks, accessibility tags and signatures may change or be lost.
Questions about this tool
Are omitted pages uploaded or stored elsewhere?
No PDF upload occurs. The source and output are held in this browser tab; clearing files releases app references, and closing the tab ends the workspace. Saved downloads remain on your device.
How is extraction different from splitting?
Extraction keeps an ordered selection in one PDF. Split PDF makes either one file per page or a ZIP of balanced parts after optional exclusions.