# Split PDF files online.

Split a PDF into smaller files, compress selected pages, and download a finished PDF or ZIP.

Use split and extract workflows when a long PDF needs to become smaller, cleaner, or easier to upload.

## Target

split PDF

## Example Result

- Original: 1 large file
- BitePDF output: selected pages
- Saved: cleaner export

## Why This Workflow Works

- Use page ranges to keep or skip pages
- Batch ZIP export for multiple outputs
- Compression runs on selected pages
- Recent work memory keeps the workflow visible

## How To Use It

1. Open the PDF and select the pages.
2. Choose extract or batch ZIP.
3. Download the prepared output after export.

## Good For

- long reports
- application packets
- scanned bundles
- claim documents

## Questions

### Does BitePDF show the compression result before checkout?

Yes. BitePDF shows original size, output size, and saved percentage before you choose an export plan.

### Can I change compression strength?

Yes. The compression picker lets you choose Low, Medium, or High. Low favors quality, Medium balances quality and size, and High targets the smallest export.

## Related Workflows

- https://bitepdf.com/extract-pages-from-pdf
- https://bitepdf.com/merge-pdf-online
- https://bitepdf.com/zip-to-link

## Links

- Canonical page: https://bitepdf.com/split-pdf-online
- Open tool: https://bitepdf.com/editor.html?tool=extract&entry=split-pdf-online
- Tools catalog: https://bitepdf.com/tools
- Full LLM context: https://bitepdf.com/llms-full.txt