Split PDF — Divide Documents into Separate Files
Transform large PDF documents into smaller, more manageable files. Split by pages, custom ranges, or size limits — all processed directly in your browser with complete privacy.
Why choose our Split PDF tool?
Precision PDF splitting
Extract individual pages, custom ranges, or divide complete documents into perfectly sized smaller files with exact control.
Versatile division methods
Divide documents by specific page sequences, existing bookmarks, or consistent page counts — giving you complete control over how your PDF gets separated.
Bulk processing with preview
Review split outputs before downloading, process multiple documents simultaneously, and receive results as individual files or a convenient ZIP archive.
How it works — divide PDFs in three simple steps
Upload your PDF document
Choose a PDF file from your device or simply drag and drop it into the designated upload area.
Set split options
Select your preferred splitting method - specific page ranges, bookmark locations, or consistent page intervals.
Preview and download
Review your split document preview, verify that the configuration meets your needs, and download your new PDF files or a ZIP package.
Popular reasons to split PDF documents
Separate contract sections
Divide comprehensive document collections into focused sections by chapters, agreement terms, or appendices for more efficient distribution.
Organize study material
Break down course materials, textbooks or research papers into logical sections for improved study efficiency and quicker reference access.
Organize financial documents
Separate individual invoices, statements, and monthly reports from comprehensive financial compilations for easier filing and record-keeping.
Separate chapters or books
Convert anthology PDFs into individual volumes or chapter-based documents for more convenient reading, sharing, and digital organization.
Collaborative work
Distribute only relevant document portions to project team members by dividing comprehensive materials into topic-specific sections.
Streamline document archives
Extract and preserve only essential pages from extensive documents to optimize storage space and create more manageable digital archives.
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Expert tips for perfect PDF splitting
Plan your page ranges
Review your document first and write down the exact page ranges or sections you need to extract - this preparation saves time and reduces errors.
Use bookmarks when available
For well-structured documents like textbooks or annual reports, utilize the bookmark-based splitting to automatically separate at logical chapter breaks.
Check preview output
Take a moment to examine the preview of your split results to ensure the page divisions match your expectations before completing the process.
Keep originals safe
Our tool generates new files without modifying your originals - always keep your source documents as backups in case you need to adjust your splitting approach.
Batch process for efficiency
When working with multiple documents that need similar splitting rules, process them all at once and download the complete set as a convenient ZIP archive.
Name outputs clearly
Implement a consistent naming system for your split files (like project-section1.pdf) to maintain organization and quickly locate specific content later.
Technical specifications
Supported split modes, input/output behavior and limits.
File format support
Input formats
- • PDF (Portable Document Format)
- • Scanned images embedded in PDFs
- • Password-protected PDFs must be unlocked locally before upload
- • Batch jobs: multiple files with shared split rules
Output
- • Split PDF(s) exported as new files (originals preserved)
- • Option to ZIP multiple outputs for batch jobs
- • Split report summarizing extracted page ranges
- • Preserve bookmarks and metadata where feasible
Processing time
- • Typical: under 20 seconds for single documents
- • Large batches may take longer and be queued
- • Preview thumbnails are generated quickly to assist selection
- • Client-side detection used where possible to reduce server load
Security & Infrastructure
Data Security
- • TLS 1.3 encryption in transit
- • AES-256 encryption at rest
- • Zero-knowledge processing
- • GDPR & CCPA compliant
- • No file content logging
File Management
- • Automatic deletion after 1 hour
- • Secure server processing
- • No permanent storage
- • Memory-only processing
- • Multi-region redundancy
Infrastructure
- • Cloud-based processing
- • Auto-scaling servers
- • Global CDN delivery
- • 99.9% uptime guarantee
- • 24/7 monitoring
Frequently asked questions
Will splitting change file size?
Individual output files will be smaller than the original, with exact sizes depending on the content of each extracted section. The combined size may be slightly larger due to new document metadata.
Can I split by bookmarks?
Absolutely. When your PDF includes a bookmark structure, our tool can automatically divide the document at these logical break points, creating perfectly segmented chapters or sections.
Can I split only selected pages?
Definitely. You can extract precisely the content you need by entering specific page numbers, ranges, or combinations (like 2,5-7,12-15) to create focused documents with only relevant pages.
Does splitting affect images or text?
Not at all. Our splitting process maintains the original quality of all text, images, and formatting. We simply divide the file structure while preserving the exact content appearance.
Are split files reversible?
Yes. Split files can be recombined anytime using our PDF merger tool, giving you complete flexibility to adjust your document organization whenever needed.
What file size limits apply?
We accept individual files up to 100 MB in size. For bulk processing jobs, limits may adjust based on current server capacity and processing demand.
Can I preview split results?
Yes. Our interactive preview feature lets you review how your document will be divided before finalizing, ensuring the splits occur exactly where you intended.
Is this tool secure for sensitive documents?
We employ strong encryption for all file transfers, and your documents are automatically deleted from our servers after processing is complete. For highly sensitive information, please review your organization's security policies first.