How to Extract Pages from PDF: Complete Guide

When You Need to Extract PDF Pages

There are many scenarios where you need specific pages from a larger PDF:

• Single page for reference: Pull out one page to share
• Creating excerpts: Extract a chapter or section
• Splitting documents: Break a large PDF into smaller files
• Removing sensitive pages: Keep only non-confidential content
• Reorganizing content: Pull pages to rearrange into new document

Method 1: AllPDFMagic Online Tool (Fastest)

The quickest way to extract pages from any PDF.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Go to AllPDFMagic Extract Pages
2. Upload your PDF
3. Select pages to extract (click thumbnails or enter page numbers)
4. Click Extract
5. Download your new PDF with only the selected pages

Page Selection Options

• Single pages: 1, 5, 12
• Page ranges: 1-5, 10-15
• Combination: 1, 3, 5-10, 15

Method 2: Adobe Acrobat

Using Acrobat Pro

1. Open PDF in Adobe Acrobat Pro
2. Go to Tools > Organize Pages
3. Select pages to extract
4. Right-click > Extract Pages
5. Choose extraction options
6. Save the extracted document

Method 3: Mac Preview

Extracting with Preview

1. Open PDF in Preview
2. View > Thumbnails
3. Select pages (Cmd+click for multiple)
4. Drag selected pages to Desktop
5. New PDF created automatically

Method 4: Online Alternatives

Several online tools offer page extraction:

Tips for Page Extraction

Before Extracting

1. Know your page numbers: Scroll through to identify needed pages
2. Note page count: Verify total pages before extraction
3. Check for links: Internal links may not work in extracted pages

After Extracting

1. Verify content: Check extracted PDF has correct pages
2. Rename file: Give meaningful name to extracted document
3. Consider compressing: Extracted pages may benefit from compression

Extracting vs. Splitting

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I extract pages from a protected PDF?

If the PDF allows printing, you can usually extract pages. For password-protected PDFs, you'll need the password.

Does extraction affect the original PDF?

No, extraction creates a new file. The original PDF remains unchanged.

Can I extract pages on my phone?

Yes! AllPDFMagic works on mobile devices.

Conclusion

Extracting pages from PDFs is simple with the right tools. Try AllPDFMagic Extract Pages—it's free, fast, and works on any device!