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Key takeaways

  • Sometimes, you only need specific pages from a PDF document.
  • Separate and save core pages of a PDF with ease using our online PDF extractor tool.
  • Edit, extract, reorder, delete PDF pages and more from any browser.

How to extract pages from a PDF online

Imagine you’ve got a large document, but you only need a few pages from it. How do you pull out the core sections and collate them in one easy-to-read PDF?

Follow these steps to extract PDF pages online:

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  1. Click  Select a file  in the drop box above or drag and drop your PDF into the dropzone.
  2. Wait a few moments for your upload.
  3. Choose the PDF pages you’d like to extract.
  4. Click Extract. This will save them into a new file.
  5. Save your new PDF or sign in to share with others.

Try our free PDF page extractor online

Learn how to extract PDF pages easily. Select pages from your PDF to save separately and keep your documents organised.

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Extract pages from a PDF file with ease

It's easy to extract specific pages from a PDF file with Acrobat online – whether you want to extract one page from a PDF, or multiple. Adobe’s free online PDF extractor tool is simple to use.

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Rearrange your PDF files with the Adobe PDF Extract tool

Adobe online allows you to organise PDF files using the Extract PDF tool. Before extracting, you can reorder, rotate or delete pages from your original PDF file. Then, select which pages you’d like to pull out.

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Extract up to 500 PDF pages for free

With Adobe online tools, you can extract up to 500 pages from a single PDF file. Separate up to 100MB in file size, fast and for free. Don’t forget you can use our Compress PDF first if you need to reduce the size of any PDFs.

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Edit PDF files anytime, anywhere from your browser

You can use Adobe’s online tools on any browser – including Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome and Safari. You don’t need to download anything to your desktop, mobile or tablet. Just visit the online Extract PDF pages tool for quick and easy PDF editing on the go.

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Keep files locked down

We value your privacy. Whether you’re editing personal or work documents, your PDFs are secure and comply with GDPR policies. Unless you sign in and save your progress, each file is deleted from our servers to protect sensitive information. You can also password protect your PDF with our online tools.

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Premium online editing tools at no cost

Adobe brought the PDF file to life, so you can trust that our online suite of editing tools is up to the task. Extract, compress and convert high-quality PDF files online for free today. It’s an easy-to-use, intuitive interface – so no previous experience is required.

Questions? We have answers.

What is PDF page extraction?
PDF page extraction selects specific pages from a PDF document and saves them as new, separate PDF files. It means you can isolate content, such as chapters from a document or pages of a report. This helps to create consolidated, relevant files.
Can I extract a range of PDF pages?
Yes, you can extract a range of PDF pages. Select just one page from the PDF, a specific range of pages, or a selection of pages in a row. You can use keyboard shortcuts to quickly highlight multiple pages to extract from the PDF. Once you’ve made your selection, click Extract and save your new PDF.
How many pages can I extract from a PDF?

You can select and extract up to 500 pages (or up to 100MB) from a single PDF file. You can repeat this with as many different PDFs as you like. Go on to edit and sign PDFs or even merge PDFs back together again with free Adobe online tools.

Want to do more? Edit your PDFs with more advanced tools with a 7-day free trial of Adobe Acrobat Pro.

Are extracted pages deleted from my original PDF?
No, extracted pages aren’t deleted from your original PDF. The Adobe Extract PDF tool creates a new PDF file with the selected pages from your original PDF. You’ll still have your original PDF intact, as well as a new, separate PDF file created with the extracted pages.
Why can’t I extract pages from my PDF?
If you’re having trouble extracting pages from a PDF, despite having followed the correct steps, there may be some restrictions on the file preventing you from doing so. You can go to  File  >  Properties  >  Security  to see if there are any limitations to how you can interact with the file.
Can I extract pages and keep the original formatting?
Yes, Adobe’s online tool lets you extract your selected PDF pages without changing the original formatting. This ensures that the pages you extract will still look the same as they did in the original PDF document – fonts, images and all. Our tool allows you to keep consistent formatting throughout your files.

How do I extract PDF pages on macOS?

You can also use your desktop’s built-in PDF viewer to extract a PDF page. Here’s what you need to do on macOS:

  1. Open the PDF in Preview.
  2. Head to the menu bar and select File.
  3. Click Print.
  4. Choose which PDF pages to extract.
  5. Using the dropdown, click Save as PDF.
  6. Choose where to save.

How do I extract PDF pages on Windows?

To extract PDF pages on Windows, just follow these steps:

  1. Open your PDF in Edge.
  2. Go to File and then Print.
  3. Click Microsoft Print to PDF.
  4. Choose which page to save separately.
  5. Hit Print.
  6. Select where to save your new PDF.

Can I extract PDF pages on Adobe Reader?

You can capture a snapshot of a page on Adobe Reader, which you can then turn into a PDF. Here’s how to do it:

  1. Open up the PDF in Adobe Reader.
  2. Click to Select & Zoom.
  3. On the Tools menu, select Snapshot Tool.
  4. Click Zoom and Fit to Page. This will make sure the snapshot includes the full page.
  5. You can then use Acrobat online tools to Convert to PDF.

How to Split a PDF for free online?

It’s easy to split a PDF using Adobe’s Split PDF tool. All you need to do is follow these steps:

  1. Select a file or drag and drop your PDF into the drop box.
  2. Use the scissors tool to highlight which page you’d like to separate.
  3. Hit Continue, confirm your selection, and click Save.

The tool also allows you to divide your PDF file into different sections of multiple pages.

What’s the best PDF extraction tool?

The best PDF extraction tool depends on your specific needs. Adobe’s online tool allows you to extract up to 500 pages from just one PDF file. Our comprehensive library of PDF tools makes managing your documents cohesive and easy. As well as extracting PDFs, you can compress, reorder, delete pages, and more.

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