How to split PDF to separate PDF files in Windows 11?

PDF Arranger is a free, open-source tool that lets you merge, split, rotate, crop, and rearrange PDF pages through a simple, intuitive graphical interface. Unlike online tools, it processes everything locally on your computer, meaning your files never leave your device.

How to Split a PDF to PDF on Windows 11

Step 1: Go to File → Open and select your PDF, or simply drag and drop the file into the application window. Each page will appear as a thumbnail.

Step 2: Select the pages you want to split into a separate file

Step 3: Click a page to select it. To select a range, hold Shift and click another page. You can also hold Ctrl + A to select all pages.

Step 4: Go to File → Export Selection. This saves only your selected pages as a separate PDF file. Enter a filename and choose your destination folder, then click Save.

Step 5: Go back to the main window, select the next group of pages you want to save, and repeat the export step. A number at the end of the filename will be automatically incremented with each export, making it easy to keep your split files organized.

PDF Arranger is a straightforward, completely free PDF to PDF split solution for Windows without any subscriptions or cloud uploads. The key to splitting is the Export Selection feature — simply select the pages you want, export them as a new file, and repeat for each section.