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Best PDF splitters in 2026

PDF splitters help you separate pages or page ranges from PDF files. This list is for people who want a tool that fits a budget and works on their device.

  1. 1

    iLovePDF

    by iLovePDF
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2

    iLovePDF covers common PDF tasks alongside form creation, AI tools, and an offline desktop app.

    7.7 Free plan Visit site
  2. 2

    PDF Candy

    by PDF Candy
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

    PDF Candy combines a broad set of PDF tools with AI features and cloud storage connections.

    7.5 Free plan · paid from $6/mo Visit site
  3. 3

    PDF Arranger

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    Choose PDF Arranger if you need free desktop tools for arranging pages, combining or splitting PDFs, and making the other listed edits.

    7.4 Free plan Visit site
  4. 4

    PDFgear

    by PDFgear
    Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+3

    PDFgear brings several PDF utilities, including OCR, into a free product available across mobile, desktop, and web. The stated 100 MB cap applies to PDFs in its online editor.

    7.4 Free plan Visit site
  5. 5

    PDFsam Basic

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    PDFsam Basic covers a range of PDF page operations in a free desktop app, with local processing and no file-size limit. Choose it if a desktop workflow fits; it is not available in a browser.

    7.2 Free plan Visit site
  6. 6

    Smallpdf

    by Smallpdf
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb+1

    Smallpdf brings a broad set of PDF tasks together, including OCR, annotations, document signing and file sharing across devices.

    7.1 Free plan · paid from $7/user/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit site
  7. 7

    Soda PDF

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

    Soda PDF covers common PDF production, editing, signing, and conversion tasks on many platforms.

    7.0 Free plan · 7-day trial Visit site
  8. 8

    UPDF

    by UPDF
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1
    7.0 Free plan Visit site
  9. 9

    PDFill PDF Tools

    Free plan Windows

    Choose PDFill PDF Tools if you need free Windows tools for PDF page changes, conversion, scanning, or security.

    6.9 Free plan Visit site
  10. 10

    PDFsam Enhanced

    by PDFsam Enhanced
    Free plan Windows

    PDFsam Enhanced brings editing, annotation, OCR, conversion, and form tools to Windows. Its free plan offers an entry point, while paid tiers add different capability levels at annual prices.

    6.8 Free plan · paid from $69/user/yr Visit site
  11. 11

    PDF-XChange Editor

    by PDF-XChange Editor
    Free plan Windows

    PDF-XChange Editor covers document editing, review, conversion, and page operations in a client-side Windows application.

    6.7 Free plan · paid from $62/user Visit site
  12. 12

    PDF24 Creator

    Free plan Windows
    6.5 Free plan Visit site
  13. 13

    Sejda PDF Desktop

    by Sejda
    Free plan WindowsLinux
    6.0 Visit site
  14. 14

    PDF Shaper

    by Burnaware
    Free plan Windows
    5.7 Visit site
  15. 15

    Adobe Acrobat Pro

    Paid AndroidiPhoneMac+2

    Pick Adobe Acrobat Pro for cross-platform PDF editing and signing with accessibility, OCR, batch, and API capabilities.

    5.4 Visit site
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    Wondershare PDFelement

    by Wondershare PDFelement
    Paid AndroidiPhoneMac+2

    PDFelement covers several PDF tasks across five platform types and offers recurring or perpetual plans. Consider the trial period and unlisted plan pricing when evaluating it.

    5.3 14-day trial Visit site
  17. 17

    Kofax Power PDF

    by Tungsten Automation
    Paid Windows
    4.8 Visit site

#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price

Check whether it runs on Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, the web, or Linux, and look at its licence if code reading or modification is important.

Questions

Are free PDF splitters available?

Yes. PDF24 Creator, PDF Arranger, PDFill PDF Tools, PDFsam Basic, and PDF Shaper are listed with free plans.

Which PDF splitters in the list support Windows?

Kofax Power PDF and PDF Shaper list Windows. Adobe Acrobat Pro includes Windows support as well as macOS, Android, iOS, and web access.

How is freemium used in this list?

Here, freemium identifies a pricing model that includes a free option. PDF Candy, PDFsam Enhanced, and PDF-XChange Editor use that model.

Should I check a licence before choosing?

Yes, if code access or modification matters. Review the tool's licence and code location rather than relying on its price label.

Do paid tools have free plans?

Adobe Acrobat Pro and Kofax Power PDF use paid pricing and do not list a free plan.

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