Guide · Velvet Ring
How to split a PDF into separate pages or parts on Windows
Drag the PDF, hold Shift, move outward and drop it on Split. Pick Every page – or Pick the parts and type them, like 1, 2, 4-50: each part becomes its own PDF.
The usual ways – and their catch
- Print to PDF with a page range. Works for one range at a time – repeat for every part.
- Paid PDF editors. Good, but expensive for an occasional split.
- Online splitters. You upload the whole document.
Break a PDF into pages – the quick way with Velvet
- Start dragging the PDF and hold Shift. Move the cursor outward – the outer ring opens.
- Drop it on Split. Choose Every page, or Pick the parts and type them – 1, 2, 4-50 gives three PDFs.
- Done. The new PDFs appear in a new folder next to the original.
Want one PDF with just pages 3–5? Drop it on Pages and pick Keep only these pages.
Questions
Can I split only some pages?
Yes – pick Pick the parts and type them, like 1, 2, 4-50. Each part separated by a comma becomes its own PDF.
Can I keep only some pages in one PDF?
Yes – Pages → Keep only these pages, then type them, like 1-3, 7.
Why is Split grey?
The PDF has only one page – there's nothing to split.
Is the PDF uploaded?
No. Everything happens on your PC.
How to split a PDF?
Drag it, hold Shift, move outward and drop it on Split.
How to separate PDF pages?
Split makes one PDF per page – or one per part you type, like 1, 2, 4-50.
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