How to Split a PDF into Multiple Files

While PDF documents are incredibly versatile, they can sometimes be difficult to share via certain platforms, especially when dealing with large initial files.

Our team has often had to share documents where either part of the file contains sensitive information or where emailing the entire. bulky file makes uploading incredibly slow. 

Fortunately, there is an easy way to break down these documents into more manageable separate file segments with our splitting tools.

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Megon is a B2B SaaS Content Writer with 7 years of experience in content strategy and execution. Her expertise lies in the creation of document management tutorials and product comparisons.

How to Split a PDF into Multiple Files on Mac

PDF Reader Pro stands out as a comprehensive PDF management tool, offering a range of features to streamline document handling. To split a PDF using PDF Reader Pro, follow these simple steps:

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Step 1: Open PDF Reader Pro

Click "Open File" or drag and drop the PDF file you wish to split.

Step 2: Navigate to the "Page Edit" on the Menu

Highlight the pages you want to export into a separate file by clicking "command" when selecting them.



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Step 3: Select the "Split" Option from the Toolbar

In the pop-up window, choose to split by page range.



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Step 4: Click "Split" to Generate Individual PDFs

Choose your output folder and click "open" to save your divided PDF file.



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How to Split a PDF into Multiple Files on Windows

If you're a Windows user, you can easily do the same thing! Simply follow the steps below to split up your larger file into smaller pockets of information:

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Step 1: Open PDF Reader Pro

Step 2: Select the "Split" Tool
You can find it under the "Quick Tools" menu on the home page.



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Step 3: Choose your "Split Methods" settings
You can split your PDF by page numbers, PDF files, or by page range. Click "Split" when ready.



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Step 4: Save your new PDFs
Create a new folder for saving your split PDFs in and then click "Select Folder".

I recently had to share a large sales performance review PDF with colleagues, but only certain sections were relevant to each teammate. Rather than share the whole PDF with each member and have to wait for them to read through the entire thing, I used PDF Reader Pro's Split function to isolate each relevant section.

I used the "Split by page range" option to split the PDF into three separate ones, each containing only the exact pages each respective colleague required. You can start splitting your own documents into separate smaller files using PDF Reader Pro's latest version for Mac or Windows:

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Splitting a PDF into multiple files is a straightforward process that can help you organize and manage your documents more effectively.By mastering the art of PDF splitting, you can streamline your workflow and enhance your productivity in handling digital documents.