How to Extrat Pages from PDF on Mac (3 Easy Ways)

You must have come across a time when you are required to extract a specific chapter from a large PDF book that takes up that extra space on your device. On occasion, you are immediately required to send a PDF document through a specific communication channel, but due to the large size of the file, you are unable to send it on time. This article will explore various software to extract pages from PDF on Mac, along with the steps you need to follow to extract the pages from a PDF file efficiently.

Part 1. How to Extract Pages from PDF on Mac with UPDF

UPDF for Mac is a compact solution for organizing PDF files efficiently. With UPDF for Mac, you can extract pages as a PDF, an image, or an image PDF. You can select the page range to extract, choose to extract pages as separate files, and delete pages after extracting. Just click the download button below to download it.

Follow these steps to efficiently extract pages from a PDF on Mac with the UPDF tool:

Step 1: Open the PDF in UPDF

Launch UPDF on your Mac and open the PDF by browsing the PDF through the UPDF tool or dropping the file on the interface. To open the PDF, you have to click on the "Open File" button.

Step 2: Select Organize Pages

After uploading your PDF file to UPDF, click on the "Organize Pages" tab from the left panel.

Next, click the "Extract" button directly, or first use the "Select Pages" option to choose the pages you need, then click "Extract". In the Extract Type section, select PDF, Image, or Image PDF. If you haven’t already set a page range, you can do so now. Finally, choose whether to extract the pages as separate files or delete them after extraction.

Step 3: Extract and Save the PDF

Click on the "Extract" button on the top panel. Name the file and choose a location to save the PDF file on your MacBook.

The above steps are to extract PDF pages using UPDF on Mac. It's easy to use so can you. Click the download button below to download UPDF to extract PDF pages quickly.

In addition to extracting PDF pages, you can also organize your PDF using features such as splitting, deleting, inserting, and more. Plus, you have access to other powerful PDF tools, like the ones listed below.

• Find the Text in PDF: With UPDF, you can easily search for specific text in the PDF file. This feature allows users to search for important text or references in minutes.
• Engaging PDF Reader: UPDF's engaging and simple interface provides its PDF reader with an aesthetically pleasing reading experience. The reader can easily turn the pages, zoom in, and highlight the important points within the PDF.
• Adjustable Page Layout: UPDF's app is also screen friendly; it adjusts the software's pages and interfaces according to the screen on which it is being used, such as mobiles, laptops, and tabs.
• PDF Editing: You can edit the PDF text, images, links, background, watermark, and more.

For more features, you can watch the video below or read this review article to learn more about it.

Also Read: How to Split a PDF File on Mac

Part 2. How to Use Mac Preview to Extract Pages from a PDF

Preview is an in-built PDF reader for Mac users. It can help you extract pages from a PDF on a Mac.

The following are the simple steps to extract a page from a PDF file on a Mac using Preview:

Step 1: You have to first navigate the PDF on your Mac and open it by right-clicking on the PDF file and choosing "Open with" > "Preview". After opening the selected PDF file from the upper toolbar, tap on "View" and follow it up by clicking the "Thumbnail" option from the drop-down menu.

Step 2: Now, from the thumbnails of all pages appearing on your screen, note down the page numbers you want to extract. Once you know the page numbers, click on "File" and follow it up by choosing the "Print" option. Here, select the range of pages or specify the page number consciously.

Step 3: Once you set the range of pages, click on the "Arrow Down" icon behind the "PDF". From the drop-down menu, select "Save as PDF". Next, click on the "Save" button to extract pages from the PDF to your Mac.

Part 3. How to Extract Pages from PDF on Mac with PDF Expert

PDF Expert is a powerful and reliable PDF editor designed for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It’s an excellent choice for Apple users, offering seamless file retrieval and transfer across devices.

Along with its robust editing features—such as annotation, reading, and signing—PDF Expert also makes it quick and easy to extract pages from large PDF files. Follow the three simple steps below to extract pages from a PDF on Mac using PDF Expert:

Step 1: Install PDF Expert from the App Store and launch it on your Mac device. Following this, browse the file on Mac by clicking on the "Select File" button or drag and drop the file on the interface of PDF Expert.

Step 2: Click on the "Page Thumbnails" icon, which is a four-box icon, to view all the PDF pages on the screen. Next, select the pages you want to extract from the PDF. You can also select multiple pages at a time.

Step 3: After selecting the pages, click on the "Extract" button from the PDF Expert toolbar. Now, name the PDF file, select the file location on your Mac, and save the PDF file.

Part 4. FAQs on How to Extract Pages from PDF on Mac

Conclusion

Working with PDF files has become part of everyday tasks because of the unique advantages of the PDF format. However, certain actions—like extracting pages from a PDF on Mac —can sometimes feel challenging. With UPDF, Mac users can easily manage and edit their PDF files anytime, anywhere.

Download UPDF on your Mac today and experience a seamless way to organize, edit, and manage your PDFs with ease.