How do I split pdf pages into separate files on Windows 11?

You can use Microsoft Edge to split PDF pages into separate files. The process uses a clever trick: instead of actually printing anything, you use Edge's "Print" function with the "Microsoft Print to PDF" option to save specific pages as a brand new PDF file. This method is completely free, requires no additional software, and works on Windows 10 and Windows 11.

Here is the step-by-step process to split PDF pages into separate files using Microsoft Edge:

Step 1: Open your PDF in Microsoft Edge

   Find your PDF file in File Explorer

   Right-click on the file

   Choose Open with > Microsoft Edge

Step 2: Access the Print menu

   Once the PDF is open, click the printer icon in the top toolbar

   Alternatively, press Ctrl + P on your keyboard

Step 3: Select "Microsoft Print to PDF"

   In the Print window that appears, click the "Printer" dropdown menu

   Select "Microsoft Print to PDF" from the list

Step 4: Choose which pages to extract

   In the "Pages" field, type the page numbers you want in your new PDF file

   To extract a single page: type 7 

   To extract a range: type 3-6 

   To extract multiple specific pages: type 2,4,6

Step 5: Save your new PDF

   Click the Print button at the bottom of the window

   A "Save Print Output As" window will appear

   Choose your destination folder, name your file, and click Save

That is it. You have now created a new PDF file containing only the pages you selected from your original document.