Extract PDF pages
Create a smaller document containing only the page numbers and ranges you need.
Extract PDF pages: inputs, results and limitations
Create a smaller document containing only the page numbers and ranges you need.
How to use Extract PDF pages
- Choose the appropriate input file. General limits are 30 MB per file and 100 MB total.
- Review the options before running: Pages to keep: 1-2
- Inspect the preview or result, then download a new file.
An illustrative use case
An extract containing pages 1 and 3 through 5 of a report.
Select a real sample file you are allowed to process. Begin with a short, simple input before attempting a complex document or recording.
What to inspect in the output
Enter 1,3-5 and verify that each requested page exists in the input. Open the extracted PDF and compare the resulting pages with the source rather than relying on the filename.
Where this tool stops
Enter page numbers or ranges, for example 1,3-5.
Settings and starting values
| Control | Starting value |
|---|---|
| Pages to keep | 1-2 |
Troubleshooting Extract PDF pages
If the PDF is encrypted or cannot be parsed, use an unlocked copy you are allowed to edit. For DOCX input, use a genuine .docx file rather than a renamed older .doc document. If extracted text is empty, check whether the source is a scan.
Questions about Extract PDF pages
Are page numbers the printed page labels?
Use physical page positions beginning with 1. A document whose printed numbering starts after a cover can have different visible labels.
What input does Extract PDF pages need?
Choose .pdf input. Enter page numbers or ranges, for example 1,3-5.
Which options does Extract PDF pages provide?
Pages to keep. Review the starting values in the table and adjust them for your input.
Your original input is preserved. Review the new output before using it in a published page, customer delivery or production workflow.
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