Split PDF
Divide a PDF into multiple smaller files by splitting at specific pages.
How to Split a PDF
1.
Upload PDF – Drop the PDF file you want to split into the upload area.
2.
Choose Split Method – Split into individual pages, at even page boundaries, or select exact split points from the visual page browser.
3.
Download – Save the resulting split files. Multiple output files are packaged for download.
Split vs. Extract
Splitting divides a PDF into multiple separate output files. Extracting pulls selected pages into a single new document. If you need one file containing specific pages, use the extract pages tool instead. If you need to break a document into chapters, sections, or individual pages, split is the right choice.
Three Split Modes
Individual pages creates a separate PDF for every page in the document — useful for batch processing or when each page is an independent record (invoices, receipts, certificates). Even page boundaries splits the document at every even page, which is helpful for separating double-sided scanned documents. Specific pages opens a visual page browser where you click to mark where the cuts should happen, giving full control over where each output file begins and ends.
Output & Quality
Each output file contains exact copies of the original pages — text, images, fonts, and annotations are preserved without any re-encoding. If you need to combine split files back together or merge outputs from different PDFs, use the merge PDF tool.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between splitting and extracting pages?
Splitting divides the PDF into multiple separate output files. Extracting pulls selected pages into one new document. Use extract pages for a single output or split for multiple outputs.
How does 'Split into Individual Pages' work?
It creates one separate PDF file for each page in the document. A 20-page PDF produces 20 individual files.
Can I choose exactly where to split?
Yes. Select 'Split at Specific Pages' to open a visual page browser. Click the pages where you want the split to occur. Each marked page starts a new output file.
Will splitting affect the content quality?
No. Pages are copied exactly as they exist in the source file. Text, images, fonts, and annotations are preserved without re-encoding.
Can I split a password-protected PDF?
You must unlock the PDF first. Once the restrictions are removed, you can upload and split it normally.
Can I merge the split files back together?
Yes. Upload the split outputs to the merge PDF tool to combine them into a single document in any order you choose.
How large of a PDF can I split?
The tool accepts files up to 100 MB. Very large files with hundreds of pages may take slightly longer to render the page browser.
What happens to bookmarks and hyperlinks after splitting?
Internal bookmarks that point to pages within the same output file are preserved. Bookmarks or links that reference pages in a different split segment may no longer work since the target page is in a separate file.