Split PDF Files Online

Why Split a PDF?

Splitting PDFs helps when you need to:
✔ Extract important pages (e.g., contracts, invoices)
✔ Reduce file size for email attachments
✔ Share only necessary sections (avoid sending full reports)
✔ Reorganize documents before merging

Method 1: Free Online PDF Splitter (Instant & No Installation)

Best for: Quick, one-time splits

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Go to PDFTools Split PDF Tool
2. Upload your PDF (drag & drop or click Browse)
3. Choose splitting method:
   • Extract pages (select specific pages)
   • Split by page ranges (e.g., 1-5, 6-10)
   • Split every X pages (e.g., every 5 pages)
4. Click “Split PDF”
5. Download your separated files as a ZIP folder

✅ Benefits:

• No registration required
• Works on mobile & desktop
• Files auto-delete after 1 hour

❌ Limitations:

• Max 50 pages (free version)
• Requires internet

Method 2: PDFTools Pro Desktop (Advanced Splitting)

Best for: Batch processing & offline use

How to Use:

1. Download & install PDFTools Pro
2. Open the app → Select “Split PDF”
3. Upload files (supports multiple PDFs at once)
4. Customize splitting options:
   • By bookmarks (auto-split at headings)
   • By file size (split into equal-sized chunks)
   • By text patterns (e.g., split at “Chapter 1”)
5. Choose output folder → Click “Split Now”

⚡ Pro Features:
✔ Unlimited page splitting
✔ OCR for scanned PDFs
✔ Command-line automation

Method 3: PDF Splitter API (For Developers)

Best for: Automated workflows

API Features:

• REST API (JSON/XML support)
• Split by: Pages, size, or keywords
• Cloud storage integration (AWS S3, Google Drive)

Sample cURL Request:

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curl -X POST "https://api.pdftools.com/split" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
-F "file=@document.pdf" \
-F "pages=1-5,8,10-12"

Use Cases:

• Automate invoice processing
• Extract chapters from e-books
• Split scanned legal documents

Comparison: Online vs. Desktop vs. API

FAQ – PDF Splitting Questions

Q: Can I split a password-protected PDF?

A: Yes! Upload the file → enter password → split.

Q: Does splitting reduce quality?

A: No, text/images remain intact.

Q: How to split a PDF by size?

A: Use PDFTools Pro → Select “Split by file size” (e.g., 5MB per file).

Q: Can I split a scanned PDF?

A: Yes! Enable OCR in the Pro version to extract text first.

Why Choose PDFTools?

✔ Military-grade security (256-bit encryption)
✔ Faster than Adobe Acrobat (tested 2X speed)
✔ No watermarks (unlike free tools)

Get Started Today:
➡️ Try Free Online Splitter
➡️ Download Pro for Advanced Features

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