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Split a PDF

Create smaller, focused PDFs from selected pages or sections while keeping a clear record of what was extracted.

Objective and when to use it

Split a PDF for separate submissions, focused sharing, archiving or easier review. Identify page ranges before editing.

Recommended flow

  1. Preview thumbnails and mark the ranges.
  2. Extract one range at a time with descriptive names.
  3. Open every output and verify its first and final page.
  4. Archive or delete temporary copies according to policy.

Care points

Page labels may differ from printed numbers. Check forms, bookmarks, links and redactions in each output.

Checklist