PDF Split
Extract specific pages or split a PDF into separate files. Useful for pulling out individual certificates from a combined document. Runs entirely in your browser — your files are never uploaded anywhere.
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How to enter page ranges
- • Enter ranges like: 1-3, 5, 8-10
- • "Split All" downloads each page as a separate PDF in a ZIP
- • Useful for extracting a specific certificate from a combined document
When Do You Need to Split a PDF for Government Applications
There are two common situations where splitting a PDF becomes necessary during a government job application process.
The first is when you have a combined PDF — a single file that contains multiple certificates or documents — but the portal wants each document uploaded separately. Maybe you scanned your entire certificate folder in one go and now have a 12-page PDF that includes your 10th Marks Memo, Intermediate Certificate, Degree Certificate, and Caste Certificate all in one file. The APPSC portal asks for each document in its own upload slot. You need to extract each certificate as its own PDF.
The second situation is when someone else has sent you a combined document — an email attachment from your college registrar with transcripts, a DigiLocker PDF that bundles multiple documents together, or a multi-page government-issued certificate that includes pages you don't need to submit. You just want one or two specific pages from the middle of a larger file.
In both cases, this tool lets you define exactly which pages you want and downloads them as a clean PDF in seconds.
Common Scenarios — Extracting Certificates from Combined PDFs
These are the situations that come up repeatedly for candidates applying to APPSC, TSPSC, SSC, UPSC, and similar bodies:
DigiLocker combined document bundles
DigiLocker sometimes issues a single PDF that contains multiple documents — for example, your Aadhaar and PAN in one file, or your educational certificates grouped together. If the portal asks for just the Degree Certificate, you'll need to extract that specific page from the bundle.
Scanned certificate folders
Many people go to a xerox shop and scan all their documents in one batch, creating a single multi-page PDF. When the application form asks for each certificate separately, you need to break that combined PDF apart into individual files.
Marks sheets with multiple semesters
Engineering and degree students sometimes receive consolidated mark sheets covering all semesters in one document. If a portal asks only for final year marks or the consolidated result, you'd extract just those specific pages.
Old application printouts with attachments
Sometimes you'll have a PDF that includes a filled application form followed by attached certificates. If you need to resubmit only the certificates (not the old application), extract pages 2 onwards and upload only those.
How to Extract Specific Pages from a PDF — Step by Step
- 1
Open the PDF and note the page numbers you need
Before uploading to this tool, open your PDF in any PDF viewer and check which pages contain the certificate you want. Page numbers in the tool match the actual PDF page order, not any printed page numbers on the document itself.
- 2
Upload the PDF to this tool
Click the upload area and select your PDF. The tool shows you the total page count and thumbnails of each page, so you can confirm which pages you need.
- 3
Enter the page range you want
Type your page range in the input field. Use a single number for one page, a hyphen for a range, or commas for multiple selections. Examples:
3for just page 3,2-4for pages 2 to 4, or1, 3-5, 8for a custom selection. - 4
Extract and download
Click Extract. The tool creates a new PDF with only the pages you selected and downloads it automatically. Open the file to verify it contains the correct pages before uploading to the portal.
Page Range Examples for Common Government Documents
Here are practical examples of page ranges you might use depending on the type of combined PDF you're working with:
| Situation | Page Range to Enter | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| Caste Certificate is page 2 of a combined PDF | 2 | Single-page PDF with just the Caste Certificate |
| Degree Certificate spans pages 3 and 4 | 3-4 | Two-page PDF with both pages of the certificate |
| Need pages 1, 5, and 7 from a 10-page document | 1, 5, 7 | Three-page PDF with those specific pages |
| Split all pages into separate files | Split All button | ZIP file with one PDF per page |
| Everything except the first page (cover letter) | 2-[last page] | PDF without the unwanted first page |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I extract one specific page from a PDF?
Upload your PDF, type the page number in the range field (for example, just 3 to extract page 3), and click Extract. The tool downloads only that page as a new single-page PDF. Check the preview thumbnails first to confirm you have the right page number.
Can I split a scanned PDF?
Yes. This tool splits PDFs by page regardless of whether the content is typed text or scanned images. A scanned certificate PDF — created by photographing or scanning paper documents — works exactly the same way. You'll get the same image-based pages in a separate file.
What if I need only pages 3 to 7 from a larger PDF?
Enter 3-7 in the page range field and click Extract. You'll get a 5-page PDF with exactly those pages. You can also mix ranges — for example, 1, 3-7, 10 extracts page 1, pages 3 through 7, and page 10 into a single PDF.
Is there a page limit for the PDF I upload?
No hard limit — the tool processes the PDF entirely in your browser, so it's only constrained by your device's memory. For typical government documents (5–50 pages), it works without any issue. Very large PDFs (200+ pages, 100MB+) may load slowly on older devices.
Can I split a password-protected PDF?
No. Password-protected PDFs cannot be processed by this tool. You'll need to remove the password first. This comes up with DigiLocker-issued PDFs, which sometimes use a password equal to your date of birth. Remove the protection using a PDF password removal tool, then use this tool to extract the pages you need.
Which exam are you preparing for?
Each exam has specific photo dimensions, KB limits, and portal rules. See the guide for your exam.