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Extract Pages

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Extract Pages

Pull a set of pages out of a PDF and save them as a new file. Specify exactly which pages you want using range syntax, and the tool creates a clean PDF containing only those pages.

How It Works

  1. Upload a PDF file. The tool displays the file name, size, and total page count.
  2. Enter the pages you want to extract using range syntax (e.g., 1-5, 3, 7, 10-12).
  3. Optionally choose to download each range as a separate PDF in a ZIP archive.
  4. Click the process button. The extracted pages download as a new PDF (or ZIP).

Features

  • Flexible page range syntax: individual pages, ranges, or comma-separated combinations
  • Displays total page count after upload for easy reference
  • Option to output as a single combined PDF or separate files in a ZIP
  • Preserves original page content and formatting

Use Cases

  • Pulling the executive summary (first few pages) out of a lengthy report
  • Extracting a single chapter from a textbook PDF
  • Saving specific pages from a form packet as standalone documents
  • Creating a sample document from selected pages of a larger file

Tips

  • Page numbers are 1-indexed. Use 1 for the first page, not 0.
  • For removing pages instead of extracting them, use Delete Pages -- it is the inverse operation.
  • If you need visual page selection with thumbnails, use Split PDF in Visual Select mode.