# Split PDF: Arthize vs Smallpdf

_Updated July 2026 · Arthize · https://arthize.com/vs/smallpdf/split-pdf_

To split a PDF, Arthize offers a free, private split pdf with no watermark — a focused alternative to Smallpdf. Splitting a PDF breaks one document into the pieces you need — by page range, by fixed interval, or one file per page — with no quality loss.

## Arthize's split pdf vs Smallpdf

Smallpdf is a popular freemium web-based PDF toolkit. Smallpdf offers a clean set of web tools on a freemium model with usage limits on the free tier.

**Arthize's approach:** Splitting a PDF breaks one document into the pieces you need — by page range, by fixed interval, or one file per page — with no quality loss.

- Files are processed inside your private Arthize workspace and deleted after the job — never sold or used to train models.
- The free plan never adds a watermark to your output.
- Transparent pricing: free forever, Pro from $6/mo or $48/yr, and a one-time $149 lifetime option.
- A one-time lifetime option instead of only monthly billing.

## How to split a PDF with Arthize

Splitting is lossless because each output keeps the original page objects.

You can extract just a few pages into a new file while leaving the original untouched.

One-file-per-page mode bursts a document into individual pages in a single pass.

## How to split a PDF with Arthize

1. **Open the split tool** — Sign in and open the Split tool in your workspace.
2. **Add your PDF** — Upload the document you want to divide; it is processed privately.
3. **Choose how to split** — Pick page ranges (1-3, 4-8), a fixed interval (every N pages), or one file per page.
4. **Download the pieces** — Split and download; each output keeps its original pages unchanged.

## FAQ

### Is Arthize a good Smallpdf alternative to split a PDF?

Yes. Splitting a PDF breaks one document into the pieces you need — by page range, by fixed interval, or one file per page — with no quality loss. Arthize does it free with no watermark and deletes the file after the job. Smallpdf is a well-designed option, especially for occasional one-off conversions.

### How do I split a PDF into multiple files?

Splitting a PDF breaks one document into the pieces you need — by page range, by fixed interval, or one file per page — with no quality loss. On Arthize it's free with no watermark and processed privately.

### Can I extract just a few pages from a PDF?

Splitting a PDF breaks one document into the pieces you need — by page range, by fixed interval, or one file per page — with no quality loss. On Arthize it's free with no watermark and processed privately.