How to Save Certain Pages of a PDF: Multiple Methods

There are various ways to save certain pages from a PDF for both desktop and mobile. This requires editing the overall document and extracting specific content.

Follow the guide below to get started with multiple ways to save PDF pages on your desktop and mobile, or see our other tutorials on our blog for further assistance, including how to edit a PDF on iPhone.

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Recommended Editors to Save PDF Pages

Browse through the table below to see which of our recommended PDF editors for saving certain pages will suit your overall needs best.

How to Save Certain Pages of a PDF

Find your chosen tools suggested above and follow the steps listed to extract specific pages from your larger PDF.

Using PDF Reader Pro

Step 1: Open Your PDF in the Application

Click “Open File” or drag and drop your file into the Home interface.

Step 2: Click “Page Edit” on the Menu

Select the pages you want to save (they will appear highlighted).

Step 3: Choose “Extract” from the Toolbar

Opt to “Save Selected Pages” or choose the “Extract” option to save each page in a separate file, or delete unselected pages.

Using ComPDF Web Demo

Step 1: Open the Web Editor

Choose “Document Editor” from the dropdown menu.

Step 2: Select Pages to Extract

Click “Extract” on the toolbar to save these specific pages. You can also opt to save these pages as separate files or include more pages in the extraction process.

Using Microsoft Print to PDF

Step 1: Find Your PDF in the Document Library

Click on “File” and select “Print” from the options listed.

Step 2: Select “Print to PDF” 

Choose which pages you want to save by opting to print specific pages in the printing settings. Make any other necessary adjustments and click “Print”.

Using the iOS Files App

Step 1: Open Your Files App

Find the PDF you want to extract pages from.

Step 2: Tap on the “Share” Icon

Choose “Print” from the options listed.

Step 3: Deselect Pages You Do Not Need

The preview will allow you to uncheck and check specific pages.

Step 4: Click the “Share” Icon Again

Choose “Save to Files” to confirm your new pages as the final PDF.

Tips From Our Experts for Saving PDF Pages

Our team has compiled some expert tips to get the most out of your chosen PDF editor when it comes to extracting pages:

• Use a Trusted PDF Editor for Precision

For accurate page extraction, tools like PDF Reader Pro give you more control over which pages to save, rename, and reorder before exporting.

• Always Preview Before You Save

Whether using your mobile device or Windows’ Print to PDF, make sure to preview the output to avoid blank pages, formatting issues, or missing content.

• Use “Print to PDF” for Simple Page Saving

On both Mac and Windows, you can “print” specific pages of a PDF to a new file using the native Print to PDF function.

• Try Online Tools for Quick Jobs

Free web tools like comPDF Web Demo are great for fast tasks when you don’t have editing software installed, but be cautious with confidential files.

• Compress After Extraction

Saving just one page doesn’t always mean a smaller file. Use compression tools to reduce file size before sharing, especially if adding images or annotations.

Did you find this tutorial helpful? You can find other guides to the latest PDF software on our blog, plus useful templates in our document library.