Workflow Guide

How to split any PDF in three confident moves

Keep everything private by uploading to SplitPDF, pick the mode that matches your goal, then download clean slices or a ready-to-share ZIP.

Open the splitter

Step-by-step

1
Load your file without fear
Drop a PDF or use the demo file. All processing happens locally, so even sensitive documents stay on your device.
2
Choose the right split mode
Visual click-to-select, typed ranges, bookmark chapters, file-size targets, or automatic intervals—every mode previews filenames and estimated sizes.
3
Download or share the configuration
Send teammates a shareable link (state encoded in the URL) or use the new Batch Download area to grab individual outputs or a ZIP.

Bookmark aware

Respect document structure

SplitPDF reads outlines so you can grab every chapter with a single click and keep names predictable.

QC friendly

Demo assets included

Use the bundled surgical-demo.pdf to rehearse Playwright tests or onboarding sessions without touching private data.

Share smart

Readable share summaries

Every share button now shows a one-line summary (Visual · pages 1,3,5) so teammates know what will be restored.

Use Cases

Real-World Examples

See how others use SplitPDF to solve everyday PDF challenges

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Extract thesis chapters

Separate your 200-page dissertation into individual chapters for easier review by committee members.

Input: thesis.pdf (200 pages) → Split by bookmarks → Output: Chapter1.pdf, Chapter2.pdf, ...

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Email-friendly attachments

Break large contracts into smaller files that won't bounce from email servers.

Input: contract.pdf (45MB) → Split by size (10MB) → Output: 5 files under 10MB each

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Separate report sections

Extract executive summary and financial data from quarterly reports for different stakeholders.

Input: Q4-report.pdf → Select pages 1-5, 20-35 → Output: summary.pdf, financials.pdf

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Patient record privacy

Split multi-patient scan results into individual files while keeping data on your device.

Input: scans.pdf (60 pages) → Split every 3 pages → Output: 20 individual patient files

Expert Advice

Pro Tips for Better Results

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Use keyboard shortcuts

Press '?' to see all keyboard shortcuts. Quick selection with Odd/Even/First Half buttons saves time when processing multiple similar documents.

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Bookmark-based splitting is magic

If your PDF has a table of contents, use bookmark mode. SplitPDF automatically names files based on chapter titles, making organization effortless.

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Share configurations with your team

After setting up a split, click 'Share Selection' to generate a URL. Your colleagues can click it and upload their PDF with the same page selections pre-applied.

Partner tip

Pair SplitPDF with BrandForge

Refresh brand assets that appear inside exported PDF chapters.

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