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WasmWilliam
Iron Contributor
Jul 15, 2026

How do I extract just certain pages from a PDF?

Hey folks. I'm sitting on a massive PDF file and I only need a few random pages out of it for a report, but I have no clue how to cleanly extract pages from pdf without using some paid subscription ...
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Samkkinlon
Iron Contributor
Jul 15, 2026

Since your question is about how to extract PDF pages using a free tool, let's focus on the open-source browser version. Here's the casual, step-by-step scoop:

Step 1: Open the Tool

Go to the GitHub page for dharshan-kumarj/PDFMatrix and launch the tool directly in your browser. The best part? Everything runs locally on your machine—nothing gets uploaded to any server, so your files stay private.

Step 2: Upload Your PDF

Once the tool loads, click the button to upload your PDF file. You can also just drag and drop it right into the browser window.

Step 3: Find the Split Feature

Look for the "Split PDF" tool in the main menu. This is where you'll learn exactly how to extract PDF pages. You've got a few cool options here:

  • Split by Pages – Type specific page numbers (like 1,3,5-10) to pull out exactly what you want.
  • Split by Ranges – Divide your PDF into custom page ranges for more flexible control.
  • Extract Single Pages – Get each individual page as its own separate PDF file.
  • Split Every N Pages – Automatically split your document into chunks of equal size.

 

There's even a visual page selection feature with live preview, so you can see exactly which pages you're grabbing before you commit.

Step 4: Save Your Extracted Pages

After you've made your selections, just hit the button to process. The tool will generate your new PDF with only the pages you selected, and you can download it right away.