How to extract pages from a PDF online
- Upload your PDF — Click to select your PDF or drag and drop it into the upload area.
- Select pages — Click on page thumbnails to select them, or enter a page range (e.g. "1-3, 5, 7-9").
- Extract — Click "Extract" to create a new PDF containing only your selected pages.
- Download — Download the extracted PDF instantly to your device.
Extract vs Delete — what's the difference?
Extract pages creates a new PDF containing only the pages you selected. The original PDF is unchanged. Use this to pull out a chapter, a form or a specific section.
Delete pages creates a new PDF with the selected pages removed. Use this to strip out blank pages, confidential sections or irrelevant appendices.
Why use desPDF to extract PDF pages?
- 100% private — All processing is local. Your PDF never leaves your browser.
- Page range support — Enter "1-5, 8, 10-12" to extract a complex selection in one step.
- Visual selection — Click on thumbnails to visually choose pages before extracting.
- Completely free — No account, no subscription, no cost.
Frequently asked questions
Can I extract non-consecutive pages?
Yes. Click individual thumbnails or enter a range like "1-3, 7, 10-12" to select any combination of pages.
Does extracting pages affect the original PDF?
No. Extraction creates a new file. Your original PDF is not modified.
Are my files sent to a server?
No. All processing is done in your browser. Your PDF never leaves your device.
Is there a page limit?
No. The tool handles PDFs of any length.