Upload the source PDF
Add the document that contains the pages you need.
Extract pages
Extract only the pages you need into a new PDF.
Use page thumbnails to choose the pages you want to keep.
Extract PDF pages is useful when one long file contains the section you need, but you do not want to send the rest of the document.
The output is one new PDF built from the selected pages in their current order.
Runs in your browserNo server uploadsPrivate by design
Job summary
Preflight- Source files
- 0
- Total pages
- 0
- Selected pages
- 0
- Estimated output
- 0 B
Use page thumbnails to choose the pages you want to keep.
Output file name: —
Preflight
Add files to begin.
How it works
Step-by-step tool workflow
Select the target pages
Use the page grid to keep exactly the pages you want.
Download the new PDF
PDFre builds a new PDF from the selected pages only.
Why it feels trustworthy
- The core processing flow runs locally in your browser.
- You can review files or pages before downloading the result.
- The page copy explains browser-only edge cases instead of hiding them.
Known limits
- This workflow creates one new PDF rather than many separate files.
- Encrypted PDFs must be unlocked first.
Common questions
What is the difference between extract pages and split PDF?
Extract pages creates one new PDF from a selected subset. Split PDF creates multiple output files from one source document.
Can I keep non-consecutive pages?
Yes. Select any combination of pages and PDFre will create one PDF from that selection.
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Extract pages guide
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