Large PDFs may exceed the inbox size limit, slowing sharing and uploading. Use the SysTools PDF Splitter Tool, a professional-grade, offline program to split a PDF by page range, number, size, each page, and more using 8 smart splitting methods. Without server upload and Adobe installation, break multiple PDF files in seconds. Best portable software for both Windows and macOS.



Please Note - If you want to combine all chunks of PDFs, use PDF Merger tool by SysTools for merging all splitted documents.
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Launch SysTools PDF Separator Tool on your PC or desktop.
Browse Large PDFs
Choose any: "Add Files or Folders" to import oversized PDF files.
Choose Flexible Split Option
From the 8 Split option, choose "Split by Page" or another option to create smaller parts.
PDF Split
After this, look for Change to set the destination folder > hit Split to break PDF into multiple pages.
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Top 6 Reasons Why Professionals Trust the PDF Split Tool to Split PDF into Parts
Break PDF into Smaller Files
Large PDFs are unable to bypass strict email attachment or upload limits. With the SysTools PDF Splitter Tool, users can separate pages in PDF by using split PDF by page, size, and more. It is the best choice for reducing large PDFs to smaller files for uploading, browsing, etc.
8 Flexible Split Feature
This PDF Divider tool provides 8 smart ways to split PDF into chunks. The recommended options are split by page range, page number, size, half PDF, even or odd, individual pages, etc.—the all-in-one solution for PDF splitting.
Support Batch Processing
To avoid repetition, choose "Add Files or Folders" to browse all the oversized PDF files in a single operation. SysTools PDF Separator offers batch processing to split PDF into multiple files without hassle and manual efforts.
Split PDF by Size
This PDF File Splitter Tool lets users define the split size (MB) up to 2GB. Moreover, this intelligent splitting allows professionals to organize PDF files; ideal for emailing, uploading, and more, if it has size restrictions. Each output PDF remains structured with existing formatting.
100% Offline & Unlimited PDF Splitting
An online PDF Splitter program may compromise the data. With the SysTools PDF Split utility, users can upload unlimited PDFs—no size limit and no risk to data privacy. This is a desktop-based offline solution that runs locally on your system that means no server uploads
Suitable for Windows and Mac OS
This Mac PDF Splitter tool is available for both Windows and macOS. Moreover, users can download free and licensed versions on the latest edition of their operating system. With fast processing, it allows effortless dividing of PDF pages in a single attempt.
Break Large PDF File into Small Parts without Formatting Issue & System Failure
Struggling with big PDF files when uploading or mailing them on macOS? You need SysTools PDF Separator for Mac, an advanced and intelligent program, designed to split PDF into multiple pages on a MacBook. With 5+ split functions, such as divide by page range, size, and more.
Besides this, the software focuses on document security; no file upload on untrusted servers. So, make your large PDFs smaller in size and email-friendly in seconds. Now, follow the quick steps to divide PDF into parts on macOS:
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To split big PDF files, use the best PDF Splitter Tool by SysTools. Ideal software for professionals to divide the PDF pages to meet email and upload requirements with ease. It provides complete control to manage the PDF document without using Adobe Acrobat. Here are the 8 flexible and smart ways to split PDF document into single PDF:

Software to Split PDF Files in Offline Mode

Split PDF File by Page Number
Using this best PDF Split Tool, users can split large size PDF files having multiple pages into separate files. This PDF splitter software will create PDF files for that particular page within the PDF documents (For ex: if the user "enters 2" in "Split by Page" option then the tool will create a single page PDF file containing the 2nd page of the document). Likewise, this process will be similar for all the added PDF files.

Split PDF File by Page Range
This option is provided for all those users who want to split PDF files by range. For example – the user is having a PDF document containing 12 pages, but he wants only four pages from the middle i.e. 2-5. Therefore, in such cases users can select this option and creates a PDF file containing all pages coming in that range.

Split PDF File by Multiple Pages
Using this SysTools PDF Separator tool a users can split their PDF files by multiple pages if they need to. As an example, if users have 10 pages in a PDF, then users can easily select multiple pages by adding a single space between them. Entering 2 6 8 9 is the way to get multiple pages split. Moreover, adding a comma can help them select multiple pages from multiple PDFs.

Split by Multiple Page Ranges
The PDF Splitter software allows users to split PDF files with multiple page ranges. For instance, the user is having a PDF with 30 pages. Here, the users want to add two to three page ranges, then they can do that like 2-5 6-14 18-26. They just need to add space in between. Moreover, for multiple PDFs, they can add commas here for further customization.

Split PDF File by Even Pages
With this option, you can create a separate PDF files containing all the pages in even number of count of all added PDF files. For instance; if there are 10 pages in your PDF files then using this option, then this PDF splitter software will create individual PDF files for pages numbered as 2, 4, 6, 8 & 10. This will not make any changes to the source PDF file but create a single PDF document at the target location.

Split PDF File by Odd Pages
Similar to the options mentioned above, the PDF Splitter software will split up odd-numbered pages of the selected PDF files. For example, if the selected PDF files contains multiple pages then the software will create single PDF for each added PDF file containing the page numbered as 1, 3, 5, 7 & 9. So, all in all, each single PDF will be created for all selected PDF files without making any changes to the original file.

Split PDF File by Size (MB)
With the help of this option, you can easily split large size PDF files into small parts; using a common size for all. Users can define the PDF file size range in MB (minimum 1MB to maximum 2GB) and this PDF Splitter tool will accordingly split single PDF documents to multiple PDF files. The software performs the PDF file splitting process without any data loss.

Split PDF by Each Page
With this option, the tool creates multiple PDF files containing the single page. At the destination location, a folder is created containing multiple PDF documents having a single page. Also, there is no limitation on the number of PDF files. At a time users can split multiple PDF documents.

Keeps Attachments Intact
SysTools PDF Splitter Tool can split PDF documents by keeping attachments and other formatting intact. It keeps all source file attachments in the output PDF file. However, if multiple PDF is created in output then all attachments will be saved in the first PDF file. Any attachments, forms, hyperlinks, bookmarks, tables, font color, chart everting, or any other data will not be changed by the tool.

Preserves File Formatting
PDF Split Tool for Mac & Windows does not let users to lose PDF file properties. The tool preserves file format, page orientation, layout, and file structure same as the original PDF document. All attributes like heading tags, bold tags, metadata, annotations, form fields, images, graphics, links, etc., will remain unchanged.

Skip Attachments from Output PDF
The software provides an option “Skip Attachment” & enabling this will skip all the attachments (like doc file, PDF, spreadsheets, etc.) from the Output file. This feature can be used if the user wants to split PDF documents by skipping all the attachments from the resultant file.

Split Protected PDF
To split PDF files that are password-protected (user level password) valid password is required. However, SysTools PDF Separator software can process the secured files but the password must be known to the user. The tool software is availalble for Mac & Win OS gives the option to add a password for processing the password-protected PDF documents.

Windows Operating System Support
SysTools PDF Document Splitter tool is a Windows Operating system based utility to split PDF files. The tool is compatible with Windows OS i.e. 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7 and Windows Server 2008, 2012 R2 and 2016. Along with this, the software supports all version of Adobe PDF files.

Supports Mac Operating System
The Mac PDF Splitter software is also compatible is with the latest versions of Mac OS. The tool can be easily run on macOS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion), and all above versions i.e. macOS X 10.9 (Mavericks), macOS X 10.10 (Yosemite), macOS X 10.11 (El Capitan), macOS X 10.12 (Sierra), macOS X 10.13 (High Sierra), macOS X 10.14 (Mojave) and macOS X 10.15 (Catalina).
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Trial Limitations
The demo version of the offline PDF splitter software allows to Split only first 5 PDF Files. Also, it will add “SysTools” watermark on Output PDF files.
System Specifications
(Windows)
Hard Disk Space
Minimum 100 MB of free hard disk space
RAM
4 GB is recommended
Processor
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo CPU E4600 @ 2.40GHz
(Mac)
Hard Disk Space
100 MB of free hard disk space required
RAM
4 GB is recommended
Processor
Mac Computer with Intel Processor
Mac Computer with Apple Silicon (Apple M1)
Application
Pre-Requisites
(Windows)
Microsoft .NET framework 4.5 or above should be installed.

(Mac)
Make sure your System Region should be United States and Language should be English Read More
Supported Editions
(Windows)
(Mac)
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Software Customization
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Get an Overview of PDF File Splitter Tool Features in FREE and Full Version
| Features | Free Version | Full Version |
|---|---|---|
| Add PDF File(s) & Folder | ||
| Split PDF into Multiple Files | ||
| Split Multiple PDF Documents at Once | ||
| Compatible Windows OS 11, 10 & Previous Versions | ||
| Support Mac OS X 10.8 and All Above versions | ||
| Split PDF Files Without Watermark | ||
| Cost | FREE | $39 |
Listed Commonly Asked Questions and Answers Regarding This Tool
Follow these 5 simple steps to split PDF documents:
“My PDF file contains 15 pages and I want only second and third page of PDF file. Is this possible with this tool?
Yes, of course, the trial version of PDF Splitter software provides various options to split PDF files & one among them is "Split PDF by Range". With this feature, you can set the page range as (2-3) and get the desired pages. But, the demo version of the software will add watermark in the resultant PDF.
Yes, of course, this PDF splitter software is compatible with all versions of Windows operating systems including 11.
No, there will be NO file formatting issue caused by the tool, all the data remains intact or unchanged. It is a trouble free utility that can will only split PDF files without making any alterations.
Yes, this tool is compatible with all versions of PDF documents.
Yes, this tool provides the option i.e. "Split by Each Page". By using this option you can easily create a separate PDF File into single pages.
Yes, the software does not affect file formatting, it keeps all inline images and other data intact.
“I am having a PDF document and I need to extract only even pages from it. So, is it possible to use this tool to perform this task?"
Yes, of course, this tool provides multiple options & one among them is "Split PDF by Even Pages". By using this option you can get all even pages of PDF file.
“I have some PDF files containing some forms & .doc file as attachments. Will tool keeps attachments or it will delete after the splitting process?"
Yes, the software preserves all attachments intact. If the output file is single file then it will contain all attachments of all input PDF files. Otherwise, if the output is multiple files then, in such case the first file will contain all attachments.
Yes, Mac version for SysTools PDF Splitter is compatible with macOS Catalina, Mojave, High Sierra, Sierra, El Capitan, Yosemite, Mavericks and Mountain Lion.
No, users can add both password-protected & usual files together in the software. Users will only need to enter the password for the file. In case users do not enter the password, the software also shows a prompt screen for the same. Skipping it will lead to splitting the files without that password-protected PDF.