Split a PDF. Separate the useful parts
Splitting creates several documents from one PDF: a chapter, attachment, or confidential section per file. It differs from extracting a few pages into one output.
Steps
- Import the PDF and open thumbnails.
- Find boundaries between chapters, attachments, or recipients.
- Keep each range in a separate prepared output.
- Name and open the resulting files before sharing.
Split or extract?
Extracting creates one new PDF from a selection. Splitting serves several deliverables: a main file, appendix, and a version for another reader.
Before separating, identify pages that provide context. An isolated appendix can be confusing when its introduction remains in another file.
Name and check every output
Use clear names that show section and version. Open the first, last, and one middle page of each file to check boundaries.
For sensitive dossiers, look for information that must not travel with a section. Splitting is not a substitute for a privacy review.
Capacity and export
The document is organized in the browser; practical size depends on available memory, especially with large scans. Free export carries a watermark, while a clean credit or Pro removes it.
Keep the source PDF until every output has been checked.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between splitting and extracting?
Extracting creates one selected PDF; splitting creates several files from different ranges.
Can attachments stay with their chapter?
Yes. Include the attachment pages in the same range and check the boundary in thumbnails.
Are output files named automatically?
Use clear names so each result is identifiable before delivery.