Have you ever had a massive PDF report but only needed to send two or three specific pages to a colleague? Or maybe you want to save just one chapter from a digital textbook. Extracting pages from a PDF is a fundamental task that allows you to create smaller, more focused documents.
This guide explains how to easily extract pages from a PDF for free using online tools.
When Would You Need to Extract Pages?
- Sharing a Section: Sending only the relevant part of a long report or contract.
- Creating an Excerpt: Pulling a single chapter or section from a book for reference.
- Reducing File Size: If you only need a few pages, extracting them will create a much smaller file.
- Organizing Documents: Splitting a large file containing multiple documents (like scanned invoices) into individual files.
The Easiest Way to Extract Pages Online
Extracting pages, also known as splitting a PDF, is a structural modification. While Docento.app is perfect for annotating and signing, you'll need a specialized online tool for this task. Many of the services we reviewed in our Top 5 Free PDF Editors guide have this feature.
The process is typically straightforward:
- Find a "Split PDF" Tool: Go to a site that offers a free PDF splitting or extraction tool.
- Upload Your PDF: Select and upload the large PDF file you want to work with.
- Choose Your Pages: The tool will display all the pages in your document. You can usually select pages in a few ways:
- Extract all pages: This turns every page into its own separate PDF file.
- Select pages to extract: Click on the specific pages you want to pull out. They will be combined into a new single PDF.
- Define ranges: Enter page ranges you want to extract (e.g., "1-5, 8, 10-12").
- Split and Download: Click the "Split" or "Extract" button. The service will process your request and provide a download link for your new, smaller PDF file.
What to Do with Your New PDF
Once you have your extracted pages in a new PDF, you can use Docento.app to make final touches. Open your new file to:
- Add a signature to the extracted contract page.
- Add page numbers to your new, shorter document.
- Add comments or notes before sharing.
Extracting pages is a simple way to make large documents more manageable and share only the information that matters.