PDF Page Extract Tool

PDF Page Extract Tool – How To Use Guide

📋 Overview

The PDF Page Extract Tool is a browser-based application that allows you to extract specific pages from PDF files directly in your browser. No data is uploaded to any server – all processing happens locally on your device.

✨ Key Features

• 100% Privacy Protected: All processing happens in your browser

• No File Size Limits: Works with PDFs up to 100MB

• Multiple Selection Modes: Flexible ways to select pages

• Visual Page Preview: See all pages and click to select/deselect

• Real-time Statistics: Shows removed pages count

• Drag & Drop Support: Easy file upload

📥 Step 1: Upload Your PDF

1. Drag & Drop: Simply drag your PDF file into the upload area

2. Browse: Click “Choose PDF File” to select from your computer

3. File Requirements:

   • Must be a PDF file (.pdf extension)

   • Maximum size: 100MB

   • Protected/encrypted PDFs may not work

🎯 Step 2: Select Pages to Extract

Selection Modes:

1. Page Range: Select ranges like “1-5, 7, 10-12”

   • Example: “1-3, 5, 8-10” selects pages 1,2,3,5,8,9,10

2. Individual Pages: Select specific pages like “1,3,5,7,9”

   • Example: “2,4,6,8” selects only those specific pages

3. All Pages: Selects every page in the PDF

4. Even Pages Only: Automatically selects all even-numbered pages

5. Odd Pages Only: Automatically selects all odd-numbered pages

Visual Selection:

• After uploading, you’ll see buttons for all pages

• Click any page number to select it (turns gold)

• Click again to deselect

• Use “Select All” / “Deselect All” buttons for quick selection

📊 Step 3: Review Your Selection

• Total Pages: Shows how many pages are in the original PDF

• Pages Selected: Indicated by gold-colored buttons

• Removed Pages: Automatically calculated and displayed

• Page Range: Shows your selection in text format

✂️ Step 4: Extract Pages

1. Click the “Extract Pages” button (gold button)

2. The tool processes your PDF locally

3. A “Download PDF” button will appear when ready

💾 Step 5: Download Your New PDF

1. Click the “Download PDF” button (green button)

2. The file will download as “extracted-pages.pdf”

3. Save it to your desired location

🔄 Other Functions

• Clear All: Resets everything to start fresh

• Remove File: Removes the current PDF without clearing other settings

• Status Messages: Shows success/error messages at the bottom

⚡ Pro Tips

1. Quick Selection: Use page range input for precise selections

2. Visual Check: Always review the page buttons to confirm selection

3. Multiple Methods: Try different selection modes for different needs

4. No Internet Required: Works offline after initial page load

🛡️ Privacy & Security

• No Uploads: Files never leave your computer

• No Storage: Nothing is saved on any server

• Browser-Only: All processing happens in your browser

• Automatic Cleanup: Temporary data is cleared when you close the tab

❓ Common Use Cases

• Extract specific chapters from a large document

• Remove unwanted pages like covers or advertisements

• Create custom PDFs from multiple sources

• Split large PDFs into smaller ones

• Select only even/odd pages for double-sided printing

⚠️ Limitations

• Password-protected PDFs may not work

• Very large PDFs (close to 100MB) may take longer to process

• Complex graphics or scanned PDFs may increase processing time

• Maximum file size: 100MB

🆘 Troubleshooting

• File won’t load: Ensure it’s a valid PDF under 100MB

• Pages not selecting: Try a different selection mode

• Extraction fails: Try uploading the file again

• Download not working: Check browser permissions or try a different browser

🌐 Browser Compatibility

• Works on Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge

• Requires JavaScript to be enabled

• Best performance on modern browsers

That’s it! You’re now ready to efficiently extract pages from your PDF files with complete privacy and control.