PDF Splitter
Split your PDF files by pages or size
Drag & Drop PDF File Here
Supported: PDF files | Max size: 50MB
Split Settings
Choose how you want to split your PDF
PDF Splitter
Split your PDF files by pages or size
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PDF Splitter
Split your PDF files by pages or size
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Feature of PDF Splitting
1. Multiple Split Methods for Every Need
Our tool offers three fundamental approaches to PDF splitting, each with specialized options:
A. Page Range Splitting (The Precision Method)
- Custom range selection (e.g., pages 15-28)
- Fixed page intervals (e.g., every 5 pages)
- Preserves original formatting and metadata
- Visual page selector with thumbnail previews
B. Individual Page Extraction (The Surgical Approach)
- Split all pages into separate files
- Select specific pages (e.g., "1,3,5-8" pattern)
- Automatic naming conventions
- Batch processing capabilities
C. Size-Based Splitting (The Email-Friendly Solution)
- Set maximum file size in MB or KB
- Intelligent page grouping algorithm
- Size estimation before processing
- Perfect for email attachment limitations
2. Advanced File Handling Capabilities
- Drag-and-drop interface for effortless uploads
- File selection dialog with format filtering
- Instant preview showing:
- Total page count
- Document dimensions
- File size breakdown
- One-click removal of uploaded files
- Password protection handling (with user notification)
3. Visual Previews & Selection Tools
- Thumbnail grid display of all pages
- Interactive selection interface with:
- Range highlighting
- Individual page toggles
- Zoom functionality
- Real-time preview updates as options change
- Page number overlay for easy reference
Workflow Process of PDF Splitting
Step 1: File Selection & Preparation
Upload Process
- Drag PDF file directly into the interface
- Or click to open system file dialog
- Supports all major PDF versions (1.4 through 2.0)
Validation Checks
- File type verification
- Size limit enforcement (<50MB)
- Basic integrity checking
Initial Analysis
- Page count extraction
- Page count extraction
- Metadata scanning
- Loading progress indicators
Step 2: Configuration & Customization
For Page Range Splitting:
- Set custom start/end points
- Choose fixed page intervals
- Visual range selector
- Context preservation options
For Individual Pages:
- Select/deselect all toggle
- Custom page number input
- Pattern recognition (e.g., "1-5,7,9-12")
- Thumbnail verification
For Size-Based Splits:
- MB/KB unit selection
- Smart size estimation
- Minimum
size safeguards
- Output file count prediction
- Thumbnail verification
Step 3: Processing & Optimization
Technical Operations:
- PDF parsing and structure analysis
- Memory-efficient page extraction
- New document assembly
- Metadata
preservation
- Progressive
rendering
User Experience Features:
- Animated progress bar
- Time remaining estimates
- Resource usage monitoring
Step 4: Output & Delivery Options
File Management:
- Individual file previews
- Bulk download as ZIP
- Custom naming conventions
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How does client-side processing protect my documents?
Our tool processes your PDFs entirely in your browser - your files never leave your device or get uploaded to any server. This means:
- No server storage of your sensitive documents
- No network transmission of your files
- Complete privacy with military-grade encryption during processing
- Automatic deletion from memory after processing
What file sizes does the tool support?
Our client-side processing supports PDFs up to 50MB, with performance varying by your device's capabilities:
| Device Type | Recommended Max Size | Processing Time Estimate |
| Modern Desktop | 50MB | 10-30 seconds |
| Laptop | 30MB | 20-45 seconds |
| Mobile Device | 15MB | 30-60 seconds |
What browsers are supported?
Our client-side PDF splitter works on all modern browsers with WebAssembly support:
Note: Mobile browsers may have reduced performance with larger files.
Does the tool work offline?
Yes! Once the application is loaded in your browser, you can use it without an internet connection:
- First visit requires internet to load the application
- Subsequent uses work offline (PWA supported)
- All processing remains client-side even offline
What happens to my files after processing?
Your privacy is our top priority. Here's exactly what happens:
No traces remain in your browser history or cache after processing.
Can I split password-protected PDFs?
Our client-side tool can process password-protected PDFs with these requirements:
- You must enter the correct password to unlock the file
- Supports all standard PDF encryption (AES-128, AES-256)
- Password is only used locally and never transmitted
Security Note:
We cannot recover lost passwords - the tool doesn't include password cracking functionality.
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