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Extract PDF Pages

Create a new PDF containing only the pages you choose from a larger document — for example pages 2, 5-7 and 12 of a long report.

Runs in your browser — files never leave your device

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How to use Extract PDF Pages

  1. Add your PDF. The page count is shown.

  2. Enter the pages to keep, e.g. 2, 5-7, 12.

  3. Click Extract pages.

  4. Download the new PDF containing only those pages.

About this tool

Extraction differs from splitting: instead of producing one file per range, it gathers all selected pages into a single new PDF, in the order you list them. That makes it ideal for sharing just the relevant section of a contract, pulling an appendix out of a report, or assembling a shortened handout. Pages are copied without re-rendering, and the original file is never modified.

This is the right tool whenever you need to hand someone a single, focused document — the signature page and appendix of a contract, for instance — rather than the entire original file with everything else included.

Common ways people use this

  • Pulling just the signature page and appendix out of a long contract to share separately
  • Creating a shortened handout from selected pages of a longer presentation or report
  • Extracting a specific chapter or section from a large document for someone who only needs that part

Tips for better results

  • List the pages in the exact order you want them to appear in the new document — the output follows your list, not the original page order.
  • Check the source document's page count first (shown after upload) to make sure your page numbers are correct before extracting.

Frequently asked questions

How is this different from Split PDF?
Split produces a separate file per range. Extract combines all selected pages into one new document — the right choice when you want a single shareable file.
Can pages appear in a different order than the original?
Yes. Pages are added in the order you list them, so 7-9, 1 puts pages 7, 8, 9 first and page 1 last.
Is the original PDF changed?
No. A new document is created; your source file stays exactly as it was.
Can I extract the same page more than once into the new document?
Each unique page number is included once even if listed multiple times, to keep the result predictable and avoid accidental duplicate pages.
Does the extracted PDF keep selectable text and links?
Yes. Pages are copied directly, so any selectable text, links or bookmarks contained on those specific pages carry over intact.

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