How to Save One Page of a PDF.

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PDF files often contain multiple pages that include different parts of information relating to different topics. While this can be useful for condensing large amounts of information into a single file, there may be instances where you only need one page.

Some PDFs are also large in size, especially if they have a lot of pages. So, extracting a certain page or section from the document can help save space on your computer. It’ll also make the file much easier to send and share with others.

Whatever reason you may have for extracting a single page from a PDF, there are several ways to do so. Read on to discover how to save one page of a PDF into a new, more streamlined document.

What you’ll learn

How to save one page of a PDF with an online tool.

One of the simplest ways to save one page of a PDF is to use an online tool, like Adobe PDF splitter. Simply open Adobe Acrobat online services on your web browser, navigate to the online PDF splitter tool and follow these steps:

  1. Open the PDF you want to extract the page from. You can do this by clicking ‘Select a File’ or by dragging and dropping the file directly into the field.

Screenshot of the Adobe Acrobat Split PDF tool

  1. Once you have uploaded the PDF, use the scissors tool to specify which page you want to separate from the rest of the document.
  2. Click ‘Continue’ in the top right-hand corner.

Screenshot of the specified page to be cut using the Adobe Acrobat Split PDF tool

  1. A dialog box should appear outlining any changes you’d like to make.

Screenshot of a dialog box outlining the changes to be made using the Adobe Acrobat Split PDF tool

  1. Once you’re happy with the changes go ahead and click ‘Save’. You can save your new PDF in the same folder as the original file or in a new folder.

In addition to separating a single page from a PDF, you can also use the splitter tool to separate a large PDF into separate files, attachments or individual pages. You can also edit, convert, and sign PDFs and much more with the additional capabilities unique to Acrobat.

How to save one page of a PDF with a PDF reader.

Another way to save a single page of a PDF is to use a PDF reader. Unlike an online splitter tool, a PDF reader is built into your computer’s operating system.

You can also save one page of a PDF using Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you work with PDFs often, it may be worth purchasing this software on your computer. Alternatively, you can sign up for a free trial.

How to save one page of a PDF with Adobe Acrobat Reader.

If you need to save one page of a PDF with Acrobat Reader, you’ll need a paid subscription.

  1. In Acrobat Reader, open the ‘Organise Pages’ tool. This can be accessed using the shortcut in the right pane, or via the Tools menu in the top left.
  2. Click on ‘Select a File’.
  3. Via the ‘Open’ dialogue box, select the file you want to save a page of. Then, select ‘Open’.
  4. From the top menu, select ‘Extract’.
  5. Highlight pages that you would like to extract. You can select either a single page, or select multiple pages.
  6. To extract a set of consecutive pages, you need to select the first page to extract and then hold down Shift. Click on the final page you want to extract, and the set will be highlighted.
  7. To extract non-consecutive pages, select a page you want to extract, then hold down Ctrl in Windows or Cmd on a Mac. Then, click on each page you want to extract.
  8. If you want to remove the pages from the original PDF when you extract, check the ‘Extract pages as separate files’ checkbox to extract each page that is highlighted as a separate PDF.
  9. Then, click the ‘Extract’ button to create the new PDFs of the highlighted pages.
  10. When the PDF opens in a new tab, select ‘File’, then ‘Save’, or ‘File’, then ‘Save As’. Select a file name and location for this new PDF file.

How to save one page of a PDF on Windows.

  1. Locate your PDF and click ‘Open with Microsoft Edge’.

Screenshot outlining how to open a PDF file with Microsoft Edge

  1. Navigate to the print button in the top right-hand corner or hit ‘Ctrl+P’.

Screenshot showing a PDF file open in Microsoft Edge

  1. Under ‘Pages’, select the page number you want to save separately.

Screenshot showing how to save one page of a PDF document in Microsoft Edge

  1. Click ‘Print’. A dialog box will appear.
  2. Choose your desired location for your new PDF page. Rename the file and click ‘Save’.

How to save one page of a PDF on Mac.

  1. Open your PDF in Preview.

Screenshot showing PDF open in Preview

  1. Navigate to ‘File’ > ‘Print’. A new dialog box will appear.
  2. Under ‘Pages’, select the page number you want to save separately.

Screenshot showing selection of page to print

  1. Change the dropdown from ‘PDF’ to ‘Save as PDF’.
  2. Choose your desired location for the new file and hit ‘Save’.

Once you have your single-page PDF, you can store it on your desktop for safekeeping or share it with others. The smaller file size makes it easy to send and the PDF format will preserve the original integrity of the document’s formatting and style.

Take a moment to explore everything you can do with Adobe online services to make organizing and sharing digital files easier.

Frequently asked questions.

Can I just save certain pages of a PDF?

Yes, you can save specific pages of a PDF file. This is useful if a document is too long or you need to save storage space. You can do this using print settings.

  1. In your PDF editor, select ‘File’, then ‘Print’, as though you were sending the file to a printer.
  2. Instead of choosing a printer, select ‘Print to PDF’, or the closest similar option. The document will save as a PDF to the destination you choose.

Can you reorder pages in a PDF?

Yes, you can reorder pages in a PDF if you have a subscription to Adobe Acrobat.

  1. In Adobe Acrobat, open the ‘Organise Pages’ tool from the top menu, or the pane on the right.
  2. Select one or more thumbnails of the pages and use shift to select a range of pages.
  3. Then, either drag and drop pages or reorder the pages in the order you require. Or, copy a page by selecting a thumbnail and use Ctrl+drag to drop it to another location.
  4. Save the file by selecting a folder and clicking on ‘Choose a Different Folder’ and finding the folder you want to use. Name your document and click on ‘Save’.

Why can’t I extract pages from a PDF?

The most common reason you may run into problems extracting pages from a PDF is down to security settings. The security settings of PDFs can be changed to make restrictions, and these can only be overruled if you have the password used to make restrictions.

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