How to Save One Page of a PDF — Extract Pages Free (2026)
By PDFKits Team — Published July 2, 2026
How to Save One Page of a PDF on Mac (Preview)
Mac users have a powerful built-in PDF tool called Preview that makes extracting individual pages simple. There are two methods you can use:
Method A: Using Print to PDF
Open the PDF in Preview (right-click the file → Open With → Preview).
Go to File → Print or press Cmd+P.
In the Pages field, enter the specific page number you want to save (e.g., "3" for page three, or "3-5" for pages three through five).
Click the PDF dropdown in the bottom-left corner of the print dialog.
Select Save as PDF.
Choose a filename and location, then click Save.
Method B: Using Thumbnails
Open the PDF in Preview.
Go to View → Thumbnails (or press Cmd+Option+2) to show page thumbnails in the sidebar.
Click the page thumbnail you want to extract.
Drag the thumbnail from the sidebar directly to your desktop or a Finder folder.
The thumbnail drag method creates a new PDF containing just that page. You can also select multiple thumbnails by holding Cmd and clicking each page, then drag them all at once to create a multi-page PDF with only your selected pages.
How to Save One Page of a PDF on Windows
Windows does not include a built-in PDF editor as capable as Mac Preview, but you can still extract pages using built-in tools:
Using Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome
Open the PDF in Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome (right-click the file → Open with → choose your browser).
Press Ctrl+P to open the Print dialog.
Set the Printer/Destination to Microsoft Print to PDF (Edge) or Save as PDF (Chrome).
In the Pages field, change from "All" to Custom and enter the page number you want (e.g., "5").
Click Print or Save.
Choose a filename and save location.
This method works with any PDF and requires no additional software. For more advanced extraction needs (selecting multiple non-consecutive pages, or handling large files), use the PDFKits online tool described below.
How to Extract Pages from a PDF Online (Free)
For the most flexible page extraction on any platform, use the PDFKits Extract Pages tool. This online tool works in any browser on any device:
Upload your PDF file by clicking the upload area or dragging the file in.
Enter the page numbers you want to extract. You can specify individual pages (e.g., "1, 3, 7"), ranges (e.g., "5-10"), or combinations (e.g., "1, 3, 5-10, 15").
Click Extract to create a new PDF containing only your selected pages.
Download the resulting PDF.
All processing happens in your browser — your PDF is never uploaded to a server, ensuring complete privacy. If you need to split a PDF into equal parts (for example, splitting a 20-page document into four 5-page documents), use PDFKits Split PDF instead.
How to Split a PDF into Multiple Files
Extracting pages and splitting a PDF are related but different operations:
Extract pages means selecting specific pages from a PDF and saving them as a new file. You choose exactly which pages to keep. Use PDFKits Extract Pages for this.
Split a PDF means dividing a document into multiple smaller files, typically by page count or at specific breakpoints. Use PDFKits Split PDF for this.
For example, if you have a 100-page PDF and need only pages 15, 42, and 78, use Extract Pages. If you have a 100-page PDF and need to divide it into ten 10-page documents, use Split PDF. Both tools are free, work in your browser, and process files locally for privacy.
How to Save Multiple Specific Pages
When you need to save more than one page but not the entire document, the PDFKits Extract Pages tool supports flexible page selection syntax:
Individual pages: Enter comma-separated page numbers like "1, 3, 5, 7" to extract those specific pages.
Page ranges: Enter ranges like "1-5" to extract pages one through five, or "10-15" for pages ten through fifteen.
Combined selections: Mix individual pages and ranges like "1, 3, 5-10, 15, 20-25" for maximum flexibility.
All selected pages are combined into a single new PDF in the order you specified. This is ideal for creating customized documents from long reports, selecting specific chapters from a textbook, or pulling relevant sections from a contract. If you need to remove pages instead of extracting them, use PDFKits Remove Pages to delete specific pages while keeping everything else.
Tips for Extracting PDF Pages
Follow these practical tips to make page extraction faster and more accurate:
Identify page numbers first: Open the PDF and note the actual page numbers (shown in the PDF reader, not the printed page numbers on the document). PDF readers count from page 1 regardless of what is printed on the page.
Use ranges for consecutive pages: Instead of typing "5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10," use the shorthand "5-10" to save time and avoid errors.
Reassemble if needed: If you extract pages from multiple PDFs and need to combine them into one document, use PDFKits Merge PDF to merge the extracted pages in any order.
Rearrange pages: If you need to change the page order in a PDF before or after extraction, use PDFKits Rearrange PDF to drag pages into your preferred sequence.
Compress after extraction: Extracted pages retain their original file size proportionally. If the resulting PDF is still too large, use PDFKits Compress PDF to reduce the file size.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I save one page of a PDF on Mac?
Open the PDF in Preview, go to View → Thumbnails, and drag the page thumbnail you want to your desktop. Alternatively, use File → Print, enter the page number in the Pages field, and choose Save as PDF. Both methods are built into macOS and require no additional software.
How do I extract pages from a PDF for free?
Use PDFKits Extract Pages in your browser. Upload the PDF, enter the page numbers you want, and download the result. The tool is completely free, requires no account, and processes files locally in your browser for privacy.
How do I split a PDF into multiple files?
Use PDFKits Split PDF to divide a document into multiple smaller files. You can split by page count (e.g., every 5 pages) or at specific page numbers. For extracting specific individual pages, use PDFKits Extract Pages instead.
Can I save specific pages from a PDF without Adobe?
Yes. On Mac, use the built-in Preview app. On Windows, use Edge or Chrome's Print to PDF feature. On any device, use PDFKits Extract Pages in your browser. None of these methods require Adobe Acrobat or any paid software.
How do I save a range of pages from a PDF?
In any print dialog (on Mac, Windows, or in a browser), change the page selection from "All" to a custom range and enter something like "5-10" to save pages five through ten. For more flexibility, use PDFKits Extract Pages which supports individual pages, ranges, and mixed selections.