How to Split a PDF on Mac (Free, Without Acrobat)
Split a PDF into separate files on Mac using your browser — extract specific pages, split by range, or save each page individually. No software needed.
Mac's Preview app can split PDFs by deleting pages and saving, but it's tedious for precise page ranges. FixMyPDF's split tool lets you specify exact page ranges (e.g., pages 3–10), split into individual pages, or extract any combination — then downloads all parts at once.
Open the Split Tool in Safari or Chrome
Go to fixmypdf.in/tools/split in your Mac browser. No download, no login. The tool loads in seconds and runs entirely on your Mac — your PDF never leaves your device.
Upload Your PDF
Click "Select PDF" or drag from Finder. Once uploaded, the tool shows you a thumbnail preview of all pages with a page count. This helps you identify exactly which pages you want before splitting.
Choose Your Split Method
You can split by: Custom ranges (type "1-5, 6-10, 11-15" to get three files), Every N pages (e.g., split into 10-page chunks), or Individual pages (every page becomes its own PDF file). Choose the method that matches your use case.
Download the Results
Click "Split PDF" and all output files download to your Mac's Downloads folder. For multiple files, they'll be downloaded as a ZIP archive. Extract the ZIP in Finder (double-click) to access the individual PDFs.
Using Preview to Split — The Limitations
Preview's drag-and-drop sidebar can split PDFs, but it requires opening a new window for each segment and manually deleting the pages you don't want. For anything more than a simple two-part split, our tool's range input is dramatically faster.
Splitting a Large Report into Chapters
If you have a 200-page annual report and want to extract the financial statements (pages 90–120), type "90-120" into the range field and click Split. You'll get a clean 31-page PDF with just those pages, complete with all original fonts and formatting.
What to Do After Splitting
After splitting, you might want to compress each section before emailing, or merge some sections back together in a different order. Both tools work the same way — browser-based, free, and private on Mac.
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