How to Extract Only Odd or Even Pages from PDF
(2026 Guide) - PDFSwift
Need to print double-sided? Or maybe you scanned a book and want to separate front from back?
With PDFSwift, extracting only odd or even pages from a PDF is completely free and takes just seconds. Whether you need pages 1,3,5... or 2,4,6..., our tool does it instantly - right in your browser with no upload required.
⚡ Quick Steps: Extract Odd or Even Pages with PDFSwift
Total time: Less than 1 minute. Completely free.
📋 Why Would You Need to Extract Odd or Even Pages?
Double-sided printing
Print odd pages first, reload paper, then print even pages on the back
Scanning duplex documents
When you scan both sides and need to separate front from back
Document reorganization
Split a merged file into two separate documents based on page parity
Creating booklets
Prepare pages for booklet printing that requires odd/even separation
Removing blank back pages
Extract only the odd pages that contain content, discard blank evens
✨ Why Choose PDFSwift for Odd/Even Extraction?
100% Private
Files never leave your device. No upload, no servers, no tracking.
Super Fast
Processes instantly in your browser. No waiting for uploads/downloads.
Completely Free
No signup, no hidden charges, no daily limits. Free forever.
🔢 How Odd/Even Extraction Works in PDFSwift
PDFSwift examines each page number and creates two new files automatically:
Odd Pages File
Contains pages: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9...
Example: 10-page PDF → 5 pages (1,3,5,7,9)
Even Pages File
Contains pages: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10...
Example: 10-page PDF → 5 pages (2,4,6,8,10)
Odd number of pages? For a 7-page PDF, odds: 4 pages (1,3,5,7), evens: 3 pages (2,4,6). PDFSwift handles it automatically.
🔒 Privacy First: Your Files Never Leave Your Device
Unlike other online PDF tools that upload your documents to their servers, PDFSwift works differently:
- No upload: Your PDF stays in your browser
- Local processing: All splitting happens on your device
- No servers: We never see your documents
- Perfect for sensitive docs: IDs, contracts, personal information
📱 Works on All Devices - iPhone, Android, iPad
iPhone / iPad
Open Safari, go to PDFSwift, upload from Files or Photos, split odd/even pages, download. No app needed.
Android
Open Chrome, visit PDFSwift, select PDF from storage, split instantly, save files to your device.
Questions People Actually Ask
Can I extract only odd or even pages from a PDF for free?
Yes, completely free with PDFSwift. No signup, no hidden charges, no daily limits. Upload your PDF, select odd/even split, and download both files instantly.
Why would I need to separate odd and even pages?
The most common reason is double-sided printing – print odd pages first, then flip the paper and print even pages on the back. It's also useful when scanning double-sided documents, reorganizing files, or removing blank back pages from scanned documents.
What happens if my PDF has an odd number of pages?
PDFSwift handles this automatically. For a 7-page PDF, odd pages file will have 4 pages (1,3,5,7) and even pages file will have 3 pages (2,4,6). The content order is preserved perfectly.
Is it safe to upload my PDF to PDFSwift?
100% safe. PDFSwift processes files locally in your browser – they never leave your device. No upload, no servers, no third-party access. Your sensitive documents stay with you.
Can I extract odd/even pages on my phone?
Yes! PDFSwift works perfectly on all mobile browsers. Open Safari (iPhone) or Chrome (Android), visit our website, upload from your phone storage, and download the split files. No app installation needed.
What's the file size limit?
Since PDFSwift processes files locally in your browser, the limit depends on your device's memory. Most users can handle PDFs up to 100MB without issues. For extremely large files, we recommend using a desktop computer.
Can I merge odd and even pages back together after extracting?
Yes! You can use PDFSwift's Merge tool to combine them back. Upload both files, arrange them in order (odd pages first, then even pages), and merge. For proper double-sided documents, use the "Alternate & Mix" feature.
What Actually Matters
- Extract odd pages for front sides, double-sided printing
- Extract even pages for back sides, reverse scanning
- PDFSwift: Free, private, no upload, works on all devices
- Takes 30 seconds – faster than finding other tools
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