Free Online PDF Splitting
Free Online PDF Splitting
Use Micro PDF (Micropdf) PDF splitting tool to flexibly divide large PDF files into multiple smaller PDFs as needed. Supports splitting by page number ranges, fixed page counts, or chapters—extract key pages more efficiently. Suitable for separating contract terms, courseware chapters, report charts, and other scenarios from multi-page documents.
Whether splitting a 100-page large manual or extracting single important pages, Micro PDF delivers precise operations. Split files maintain original format and clarity, completely free, no software installation required.
Table of Contents
- Key Points
- How to Use Micro PDF to Split PDF Files
- Splitting Methods & Application Scenarios
- Post-Split PDF Processing Tools
- Cross-Platform Support & Batch Splitting
- Frequently Asked Questions
Key Points
- 3 splitting modes: "By Page Range" (e.g., pages 1-3, page 5), "By Fixed Page Count" (e.g., split every 5 pages into one file), "By Chapter Split" (identifies PDF built-in chapter markers for automatic splitting).
- Precise extraction: supports individually checking needed page numbers (e.g., pages 1,3,5-7), maintaining original format after extraction.
- Free & unlimited: split 1 PDF file per session (size limit 200MB), unlimited daily splitting, no registration required.
- Fast: PDF files within 50 pages complete splitting within 3 seconds, files over 100 pages processed within 10 seconds.
- Batch processing: VIP users support simultaneous splitting of multiple PDF files, automatically processing by same rules, improving efficiency.
How to Use Micro PDF to Split PDF Files
Micro PDF's PDF splitting tool is extremely simple to operate—3 steps complete splitting:
- Visit the Micro PDF website: Micro PDF, click the "Split PDF" tool entry.
- Upload the PDF file to split (supports drag-and-drop, 1 file per session).
- Select splitting mode (e.g., "By Page Range"), set specific parameters (e.g., input "1-4,6"), click "Start Splitting", then click "Download All Split Files" to save results after completion.
Splitting Tips for Different Scenarios
- Extract Key Pages: From meeting minutes PDF, extract pages 5-8 where "resolution items" are located, save separately as concise document.
- Split Textbook by Chapters: Split 100-page courseware by chapters into 5 small PDFs, convenient for class-by-class distribution or learning.
- Average Split Large Files: Split 200-page PDF by "every 20 pages", generating 10 small files, convenient for email sending.
Splitting Methods & Application Scenarios
Micro PDF provides diverse splitting settings to meet different needs:
| Splitting Mode | Operation Method | Application Scenarios |
|---|---|---|
| By Page Range | Input specific page numbers (e.g., 1,3-5,8) | Extract scattered key pages |
| By Fixed Page Count | Set page quantity per split (e.g., split every 3 pages into 1) | Average split large PDF, convenient for batch processing |
| By Chapter Split | Automatically identify PDF built-in chapter markers (requires file support) | Split documents with clear chapters (e.g., books, manuals) |
Post-Split PDF Processing Tools
Directly use other Micro PDF tools to optimize split PDFs:
- PDF Merge: Re-merge multiple related pages split out into new PDF.
- PDF Compress: Reduce volume of split files, convenient for storage or transmission.
- PDF Encrypt: Set passwords separately for split sensitive pages (e.g., contract terms).
- PDF Convert: Convert split pages to Word, images, and other formats for editing.
Cross-Platform Support & Batch Splitting
Micro PDF's PDF splitting tool supports full-platform usage:
- Web Platform: Direct operation in computer browsers, supports precise page number range input, suitable for complex splitting needs.
- Mobile Platform: WeChat Mini Program "Micro PDF" supports PDF splitting from photo scans, suitable for quick page extraction while traveling.
- Desktop Client: Client supports offline splitting of unlimited-size PDFs, supports batch import of multiple files for automatic splitting by rules.
After logging in, save commonly used splitting rules (e.g., "extract last 3 pages") as templates, directly call next time.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Will split PDFs lose format or images?
No. Splitting process only separates page data, doesn't modify content—text, images, tables, watermarks, and other elements identical to original file, no format misalignment.
2. What PDF file size can free users split?
Free users support maximum 200MB per file, split 1 file per session, unlimited daily counts; VIP users support 500MB per file, 10 files per batch splitting.
3. Can encrypted PDF files be split?
Yes. First input password to remove encryption (only local decryption, password not uploaded), then normal splitting after decryption—the split files can be re-encrypted.
4. What conditions does PDF need to meet for chapter splitting?
Original PDF file needs built-in chapter markers (usually generated by professional PDF editing software). If file has no chapter markers, tool automatically switches to "by fixed page count" mode.
5. Will split files have sequential numbering?
Yes. Split files automatically named by page order (e.g., "original_filename_1-4_pages.pdf" "original_filename_page6.pdf"), convenient for identification and organization.
6. Can I extract only one page from PDF?
Yes. In "By Page Range" mode, input single page number (e.g., "5") to extract page 5 as independent PDF file.
7. Will split files be saved by Micro PDF?
No. All files automatically deleted after splitting completion (download or 24 hours later), server doesn't store any user data, privacy protected.
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