Short answer: To split a PDF on a phone, open arcanizepdf.com/tools/split in your browser, select the PDF, type the pages you want to keep, such as 1-3, 5, and tap Extract Pages. You get a new PDF with only those pages. The file is processed on your device and is not uploaded.How to split a PDF on Android or iPhone in the browser
This works in Chrome, Safari and other mobile browsers, and on a computer.
- Open arcanizepdf.com/tools/split.
- Tap Select File and choose the PDF.
- Type the pages you want to keep. Use commas between pages and a hyphen for a range, for example
1-3, 5. - Tap Extract Pages.
- Tap Download File to save the new PDF.
Your original file is not changed. There is no sign-up and no watermark.
What to type for common jobs
These examples use a 10-page PDF.
| What you want | Type this |
|---|---|
| Keep only page 3 | 3 |
| Keep the first five pages | 1-5 |
| Remove page 4 | 1-3, 5-10 |
| Remove the last page | 1-9 |
| Keep pages 2, 4 and 7 to 9 | 2, 4, 7-9 |
| Move the last page to the front | 10, 1-9 |
Pages are added in the order you type them, so you can also use the tool to reorder pages.
How to remove pages from a PDF
There is no separate delete button. You remove a page by listing every page except that one.
- Note the number of the page you want to remove and the total number of pages.
- Type the range before it and the range after it. To remove page 4 of 10, type
1-3, 5-10. - Tap Extract Pages and download the result.
Page numbers refer to the position in the file, starting at 1. They can differ from the numbers printed on the pages if the document has a cover or a contents page.
How to split one PDF into two files
Run the tool twice, once for each part.
- Select the PDF, type the first part, for example
1-5, and download it. - Change the pages to the second part, for example
6-10, tap Extract Pages again and download that file.
How to split a PDF with the Arcanize Android app
The Arcanize app can extract pages or divide a PDF on your phone without an internet connection.
- Install Arcanize from Google Play.
- Open the split tool.
- Select the PDF.
- Choose the pages you need.
- Save the new file to your phone.
If something goes wrong
- "Out of range" message. You typed a page number higher than the number of pages in the file. The message tells you how many pages the PDF has.
- Password-protected PDF. Unlock it first with Unlock PDF, using its password, then split the unlocked copy.
- The new file is still too large. Run it through Compress PDF.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I extract one page from a PDF on my phone?
Open the Arcanize Split PDF tool in your phone's browser, select the PDF, type the page number and tap Extract Pages. The download contains only that page.
How do I delete a page from a PDF on mobile?
List the pages you want to keep and leave out the one you want to delete. To delete page 3 from a 5-page PDF, type 1-2, 4-5.
Does splitting a PDF reduce its quality?
No. The pages are copied into the new file exactly as they are.
Is my PDF uploaded when I split it?
No. The Arcanize web tool extracts the pages in your browser, and the Android app works offline. The file stays on your device.
Can I split a password-protected PDF?
Unlock it first with the Unlock PDF tool, using its password, then split the unlocked copy.