Split a PDF on your Mac
Break a PDF into pieces by page ranges, or burst every page into its own file. Pull one section out of a long document, or split a scan into single pages. Batch, offline, no upload.
$29 once, updates included. No account, no subscription, works offline. Need 2, 5 or 10 Macs?
Split a PDF in 3 steps
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Drop your PDF
Drag in one file or a whole folder of documents.
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Choose how to split
Enter page ranges like 1-3,5,8- or pick burst to get one file per page.
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Split
Click Split and get one PDF per range, or one per page.
Split by range, or burst the whole thing
Split by page ranges
Type ranges like 1-3,5,8- and get one PDF per range. Pull out exactly the sections you need.
Burst into single pages
Turn a PDF into one file per page, numbered in order, in a single pass.
Batch a whole folder
Split dozens of PDFs at once, each set of output files saved next to its source.
From the people
who use it
"It's a Mac-assed Mac App. Focused, customizable, flexible, well designed and super fast. 10+ times a day I need to convert a file for use on a website. Picmal makes that process a joy. My favorite conversion is taking a multipage PDF and converting each page to an individual image with one click (something even Preview can't do)."
"Wonderfully simple app! I struggled with converting my images from one format to another constantly with online free tools. Picmal makes it effortless. Worth the money to avoid the hassle for sure!"
"I use Picmal to convert images. It works perfectly. I can just leave the Picmal window open on my desktop. Whenever I want to convert an image, I drag the file onto the window and click “convert”—and seconds later, the converted file is in the appropriate folder with the suffix “converted.” It couldn’t be easier or more hassle-free!"
"Working on a presentation and had to convert and resize a lot of images. Picmal did them all in a flash."
"I feel Picmal is one of the apps that I would categorize as essential. There are many features that distinguish the app from other web converters such as Folder Watching and Clipboard Optimization."
"Clean and easy to use. Perfect for quickly converting images without unnecessary extras."
"Everything works as expected - great app!"
"You did a great job here! I like how easy Picmal is to use, and the frequent upgrades show that you are very committed to improving this beautiful software."
"I f* love this app. Just so you know. Keep building!"
"I like the interface. I like the batch processing. I like the fact in the I can set default conversions. I like your program a lot."
"I like the quality of the image processing. It also supports all the important image files. But it still needs some work regarding both the UI and the UX design of it."
"I love how Picmal's made compressing videos a frictionless, easy and straightforward."
"It's simple to use and does everything I need it to do. Hell, it does much more than I need and the developer keeps adding features :)"
"I love the app! I use it 4-5 days a week for audio and image conversion as I tag and add missing album artwork to my library of 70,000 songs. After that is done, I would like to try it out with my Blu-ray collection on Plex. I truly appreciate the hard work that goes into creating and frequently updating an app such as this. All the best!"
"The program is very simple and practical, and its options are clear."
"Thoughtful, polished, and constantly improving. Alberto genuinely listens to feedback, and it shows in Picmal. Easy 5 stars."
"Picmal is simple and fast but also integrates complex workloads if needed."
"Picmal is complete. The quality is good, and it does exactly what I need."
"Easy to use, automation & batch processing. AVIF & Webp support"
"keep up the great work! Very cool tool you've built here."
"Simple and powerful is a combination that is hard to get right. Picmal nails it! I find image presets particularly useful. Set it up and then just drag and drop to resize and convert."
"Me ha sosprendido la compresion que realiza el programa y si apreciar la calidad."
"The easy going workflow"
"I just sent a few samples through to check everything, and I am very pleased with the results. Everything worked correctly and above all it was easy and not unduly complicated."
Pay once and you're all set
Already own Picmal? Add more Macs
How many Macs?
2 Macs is $10 more
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Convert, compress and edit images, video, audio and PDFs
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Everything runs on your Mac, nothing gets uploaded
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Use it on 1 Mac
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Command line tool, Raycast extension and watched folders
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Free updates forever, no subscription
14-day refund after you buy, no questions asked. Needs macOS 15 or later.
More than 10 Macs? Email me.
How does the license work?
You pay once and keep it. No renewals, no subscriptions. Your license activates on the number of Macs you bought it for, and you can move it to another Mac whenever you want. Prices are in USD, tax is added at checkout, and you pay through Stripe.
I bought Picmal and now I need more Macs. Can I upgrade?
Yes, and you only pay the difference. Going from 1 Mac to 2 is $10, 2 to 5 is $50, 5 to 10 is $60, and every other jump works the same way. Enter your license key here and the same key covers more Macs. The offer never expires, so starting small is never the wrong call.
What happens if I get a new Mac?
Open Picmal on your old Mac, go to Picmal → Register license to deactivate, then activate on the new one. Takes about ten seconds.
Do you offer student or country discounts?
Yes. I want Picmal to be affordable wherever you are. Students and educators get 40% off: verify your school email on the education page and the code lands in your inbox. If the price is steep for your country, checkout already adjusts it for you. If it still doesn't work, email support@picmal.app and tell me where you are, and I'll send a code.
Frequently asked questions
Something not covered here? Write to support@picmal.app
How do I split a PDF on my Mac?
Drop the PDF into Picmal, choose how to split it, either by page ranges or one file per page, and click Split. Picmal writes out the new PDFs right there. Preview can do it, but only by dragging thumbnails around. Picmal makes it one step.
Can I split by specific page ranges?
Yes. Type the ranges you want, like 1-3,5,8- and Picmal gives you one PDF per range. The 8- shorthand means page 8 to the end, so you can pull out exactly the sections you need in a single pass.
Can I extract every page as its own file?
Yes. Pick burst mode and Picmal splits the PDF so every page becomes its own separate PDF, numbered in order.
Does splitting a PDF lose quality?
No. Picmal copies the pages as they are, so the text stays sharp and selectable and images keep their original quality. Splitting just separates the pages, it doesn't re-render or recompress them. To make the file smaller, use Compress PDF on Mac.
Can I split a PDF from Shortcuts?
Yes. Picmal ships a Split PDF action for the Shortcuts app, so you can build a one-click workflow or a Quick Action in Finder that splits PDFs without opening the app.
Can I split a whole batch of PDFs at once?
Yes. Drag in several PDFs or a whole folder and Picmal splits all of them in one pass, each set of output files saved alongside its source.
Are my PDFs uploaded anywhere?
No. Picmal splits the PDF on your Mac and saves the pieces next to the original. Nothing is uploaded.