How to Save One Page of a PDF

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What to Know

This article explains how to save a PDF page using Preview on Mac and Smallpdf. Instructions for Microsoft Word and Chrome are similar to Preview.

How To Save a Single Page of a PDF

There are multiple methods for saving one page of a PDF, but we're focusing on the most general options so that you can do it with minimal hassle, regardless of the device you're using.

This method requires a PDF editing program. If you use a Mac, you already have one in the form of Preview. Microsoft Word will also work, as well as Google Chrome. Alternatively, there are many free PDF editors available.

  1. Open the PDF file in your PDF editor.
We're using MacOS's Preview in our screenshots but the steps are very similar in other apps.

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MacOS Preview with pages selected for printing

Choose the page you want to save from the PDF file.

MacOS Preview with Save as PDF highlighted via the print dialog

Click PDF >Save As PDF.

Some apps may require you to choose from the list of available printers and pick PDF instead of a physical device.

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Click Save.

Other Options for PDF Single Page Extractions

Wondering how to save a single page of a PDF without having to install software? Fortunately, you can easily save one page of a PDF via an online app like Smallpdf.

This method only allows you to extract two pages per day for free, but it's a good short term solution.

  1. Go to the Split PDF tool on the Smallpdf site.

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Click Choose Files.

SmallPDF website with Choose Files dialog open

Find the file you need and click Choose.

SmallPDF website with Extract Pages option highlighted

Click Extract pages.

SmallPDF website with a choice of pages available when splitting a PDF document

Click the page you want to save from your original PDF.

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Click Extract.

SmallPDF website with Download split PDF button highlighted

Click Download to save the file to your computer.

Limitations to Saving One Page of a PDF

Splitting up a PDF can involve a few restrictions. Here's what you need to know:

How do I save a Word document as a PDF?

To convert a Word document to PDF, go to File > Save As. Name the file, select the File Format drop-down, and choose PDF > Save.

How do I save a web page as a PDF?

To save a web page as a PDF in Chrome, select Menu (three dots) > Print. In the Destination section, select Change and choose Save as PDF. In Firefox, select Menu (three lines) > Print. Select the PDF drop-down and choose Save as PDF.

How do I save an email as a PDF?

To save email as a PDF, use your email client's print function. After selecting Print, change your printer to a PDF printing option. Depending on your email client, it may say Save as PDF, Microsoft Print to PDF, or something similar.