How To Extract Pages From A PDF To Create A New Document

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Do you have a PDF file with several irrelevant pages? Do you wish to extract a few pages and make different PDFs from one? Do you want to split your PDF? If the answer is yes, fortunately, you are reading the right post. Here, we will explain how you can do all this in a few simple steps with Systweak PDF Editor.

Due to PDF editing constraints, most users think making changes to a PDF file is impossible. However, this is no longer the case. You can easily edit PDFs using a PDF editor and keep their format and integrity intact.

Different Ways To Extract Multiple/Single Pages From PDF Into One File

Below, we will explain four ways to separate pages from the PDF: 

  1. Using Systweak PDF Editor (offline tool) 
  2. Using ILovePDF (online tool)
  3. Using Google Chrome Browser
  4. Using Microsoft Print-to-PDF feature

Method 1: Use Systweak PDF Editor

Systweak PDF Editor is an amazing and perfect PDF Manager for you. It features many modules under one interface, such as editing PDFs, adding images, converting them to other formats, and vice versa. You can use its functional 7-day free trial version. To use it follow these steps:

Step 1: Download and install Systweak PDF Editor by using the download button below.

Step 2: Launch the software and click on the Open PDF tab in the left panel.

Systweak PDF Editor Home Screen

Step 3: Next, click on the Page tab in the top ribbon.

Page Tab - Systweak PDF Editor

Step 4: Now click on the Extract button and choose the pages you wish to export pages from PDF.

Note : You can extract Even and Odd pages and custom pages by specifying the page number in the Page Range text box. Specify each page number followed by a comma; if they are in continuation, specify the first page followed by a hyphen and then the last page number. For example - 3,4-5,7,13,15,16-19,20

Step 5: Click the OK button to extract the pages and create a new PDF. Page Range - Systweak PDF Editor

Step 6: Click on the File tab and choose Save As to save the new PDF and specify the location.

File Tab Systweak PDF Editor

Now you know how to extract multiple pages from PDF into one file using the Systweak PDF Editor.

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Method 2: Extract Pages From PDF Online

The next method is to take pages from the PDF online using the ILovePDF website. This free online app helps to modify your PDF in many different ways, and extracting pages is one such modification to your PDF. However, this method involves uploading your PDF to the ILove PDF server, and we suggest you try this method only if the PDF  has no valuable information. Here are the steps:

Step 1: Click on the ILovePDF website link.
Step 2: Click on the Select PDF File button.
Step 3: Choose the options to Split the PDF.

Split PDF-I Love PDF

Step 4: Click on the Split PDF button
Step 5: Finally, click on the Download PDF button, and your new PDF will be downloaded to your default download folder.

Method 3: Using Google Chrome Browser

You can use the Google Chrome browser to take pages from the PDF and create a new one. Here is what you need to do:

Step 1: Open the Chrome Browser and drag and drop the PDF file onto the new tab. (Drag & Drop Not Working On Windows – It’s Not What You Think!)

Alternatively, right-click on the PDF file and choose Open with > Google Chrome.PDF file right clicked and choose Open with

Step 2: Click on the Print icon in the top right corner, and a new box will open.Print icon

Step 3: Now, select the options as described below:

Destination: Save As PDF.

Pages: Custom.

Pages Per Sheet: 1save as pdf using google chrome browser

Step 4: After choosing Custom, a new box will appear where you have to enter the pages you wish to extract, separated by a comma. For sequential pages, you need to mention the first page along with the last page, which is separated by a hyphen. For example 3,5,7,8-12,16,18,23-25,26

Step 5: Click on the Save button, select the location where you want to save this file, and click on another Save button.Save button

Tip : If you are saving the extracted PDF pages in the same location as the original, then you must rename the file, or it will replace the original.

Method 4: Using Microsoft Print-to-PDF Feature

The final method to export PDF pages is using the Microsoft Print To PDF feature.

Step 1: Double-click to open the PDF file.
Step 2: Press CTRL + P to open the Microsoft Print To PDF feature.
Step 3: Select Save as PDF and click the radio button next to the text box to enter custom pages.Select Save as PDF using Microsoft Print To PDF feature

Step 4: Finally, Click on Save and specify the location of the new PDF file.

Read Also: How to Fix the Microsoft Print to PDF Feature Not Showing

Export Pages From PDF and Create New PDF

You can use any of the above methods to create a new PDF. If you are on the go, you can use ILovePDF. However, if you don’t want to upload the PDF as you fear a data breach, go with Systweak PDF Editor, as the tool allows extracting, editing, merging, compressing, watermarking, locking, and doing a lot more. 

In addition, if you just want to extract pages from PDF, use Google Sheets or Word document. Let us know which method you find more user-friendly.

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Dheeraj Manghnani
Dheeraj Manghnani

Dheeraj Manghnani likes to read and write about latest technological developments that make life simpler in today's intricate world. He has been fascinated by technology since he got his first computer and is on a never ending quest to know more and share his knowledge with others.

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