Extract pages from a PDF
Keep only selected pages and download a new PDF.
Extract pages from PDF (complete guide)
Extracting pages means you keep only the pages you specify and remove everything else. It’s perfect when you want to share a subset (only the signed pages, only the appendix, only chapter 2), or when you want to create a smaller PDF without compressing quality.
Extract vs Remove vs Split
- Extract pages: creates one new PDF containing only selected pages.
- Remove pages: deletes selected pages and keeps the rest.
- Split PDF: creates multiple PDFs from one input.
How to write page ranges
Use comma-separated page numbers and ranges like 1-3,5,10-12. Pages are counted from 1 and refer to the PDF’s internal page order (not always the printed page labels). If you’re unsure, check the real page count with PDF info.
Practical examples
- Keep only the signature page:
7 - Keep cover + summary + appendix:
1,2,15-18 - Keep chapter 2:
13-27 - Make a “review copy”: keep first 5 pages:
1-5
Suggested workflow
- Check page count with PDF info.
- Extract the pages you need.
- Verify: first page + last page + any critical pages.
- If needed, optimize size with Compress PDF (especially for scans) or remove properties with Remove metadata.
- If sharing externally, consider protecting with Protect PDF.
Privacy & retention
Files are stored temporarily for processing and deleted on scheduled cleanup (typically within 12 hours).
Troubleshooting
- Wrong pages extracted: ranges use PDF page numbers. Double-check the page count and your mapping.
- Output is still large: you kept image-heavy pages; try Compress PDF or Grayscale PDF for scans.
- Encrypted PDF: unlock first with Unlock PDF (requires password).
How it works
- Upload a PDF.
- Enter pages to extract (e.g., 1-3,5,10-12).
- Download the extracted PDF.
FAQ
Can I extract non-consecutive pages?
Yes — use commas to list pages and ranges (e.g., 1,3,7-9).
Is this lossless?
Yes — it does not re-render pages; it keeps the original PDF page content.
Do page numbers start at 0 or 1?
They start at 1. “1” is the first page in the PDF.
What range format do you support?
Comma-separated ranges like 1-3,5,10-12.
What’s the difference between Extract and Remove pages?
Extract keeps only selected pages; Remove deletes selected pages and keeps the rest.
What’s the difference between Extract and Split PDF?
Extract creates one trimmed PDF; Split creates multiple PDFs.
My PDF has printed page numbers that don’t match. Why?
Tools use the PDF’s internal page order. Use PDF info and preview to map printed labels.
Can I extract pages from a password-protected PDF?
Only after unlocking it (requires the password).
Will extracting reduce file size?
Yes if you remove content. If the remaining pages are scans, you may still need compression.
How long are my files stored?
Files are stored temporarily for processing and deleted on scheduled cleanup (typically within 12 hours).
Related tools
Privacy note: files are stored temporarily for processing and deleted on scheduled cleanup (typically within 12 hours).