Extract PDF Pages
Extract PDF Pages accepts physical page numbers and ascending ranges, copies valid unique pages into a fresh document, and downloads the result. It overlaps with PDF Split but runs through the advanced PDF runner with an 80 MB safety limit. Repeated page numbers do not produce repeated output because selection uses a Set.
Runs locally — files stay on your deviceCan I enter 5,1,3 to reorder extracted pages?
Yes. First-seen selection order is preserved, although repeated numbers are removed.
Extraction can also define the output order
Copying page indices in a chosen sequence creates a new page tree whose order follows that sequence.
How it works
The page parser converts one-based values to zero-based indices, ignores invalid values, deduplicates, and copyPages adds them to a new PDF.
Key concepts
Physical order is authoritative
Printed labels are not parsed.
New document means new structure
Document-level navigation and signatures can change.
When to use it
- Create a custom-order subset.
- Extract non-contiguous pages.
- Build a small review packet from one source.
When not to use it
- Do not use repeated numbers to duplicate pages.
- Do not expect custom page labels or bookmarks to be rebuilt.
- Do not assume signed-document validity.
Worked examples
Custom order
- Input
5,1,3- Expected output
Pages 5,1,3
First occurrence order is retained.
Range
- Input
2-4- Expected output
Pages 2,3,4
Only ascending expansion is supported.
Duplicate
- Input
2,2,3- Expected output
Pages 2,3
Duplicates collapse.
Common mistakes
Expecting page copies from repeated entries
Selection deduplicates. Correction: Use Duplicate PDF Pages.
Entering descending ranges
5-3 adds nothing. Correction: List pages explicitly.
Trusting bookmarks
Navigation can reference omitted pages. Correction: Inspect and rebuild externally.
Best practices
- Verify every output page.
- Use explicit comma order.
- Test links, forms, and annotations.
Related operations and differences
PDF Split
Choose PDF Split when you need to extract selected pages into a new PDF.; use Extract PDF Pages specifically for extract pages.
Crop PDF Pages
Choose Crop PDF Pages when you need to set a custom crop box on every PDF page.; use Extract PDF Pages specifically for extract pages.
Delete PDF Pages
Choose Delete PDF Pages when you need to remove selected pages from a PDF.; use Extract PDF Pages specifically for extract pages.
Duplicate PDF Pages
Choose Duplicate PDF Pages when you need to insert a copy after every selected page.; use Extract PDF Pages specifically for extract pages.
PDF Page Counter
Choose PDF Page Counter when you need to count the pages in a PDF instantly.; use Extract PDF Pages specifically for extract pages.
PDF Text Extraction
Choose PDF Text Extraction when you need to extract readable text from a PDF in your browser.; use Extract PDF Pages specifically for extract pages.
Limitations and privacy
- One source, unique page indices, ascending ranges, and 80 MB safety limit.
- No preview, labels, descending range, duplicate output, bookmark repair, or signature guarantee.
The PDF is read and processed locally in this browser.
Frequently asked questions
Can output order differ from source?
Yes.
Can pages repeat?
No.
Are page labels understood?
No.
Is the source modified?
No.