How To Split PDF Files?

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Quickly Split Files with a PDF Splitter

PDFs are widely used for work and study because they preserve formatting and are hard to alter. If you only need to share certain pages, there's no need to convert or reorganize the entire file. With a PDF splitter, you can easily extract specific pages and split the file into smaller parts—simple and efficient.

Why Use a PDF Split Feature?
Splitting PDFs is common in everyday tasks. Here are three typical use cases:
1. Split by topic or section for easier reading
PDF ebooks or reports often contain multiple topics. Splitting them by section helps reduce confusion and improves readability.
2.Simplify file sharing and sending
Large files are hard to send via email or messaging apps. Extracting only the needed pages helps avoid failed transfers or spam filters.
3. Speed up access and opening
Large PDFs with hundreds of pages may open slowly. Splitting them into smaller files reduces device load and improves user experience.

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How to split a PDF on Mac

PDF Reader Mac version provides 2 options for dividing PDFs:

Using PDF Splitter (from within the existing PDF):

1. Download PDF Reader Mac version and launch the app.

2. Open the PDF you want to split.

3. Click on the "Page Edit" icon on the top toolbar to see a grid of all pages in the current PDF.

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4. Select the "Split" option.

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5. You will see 3 methods: Split by "a number of pages", Split by "maximin files", and Split by "page ranges". Choose either option you need.

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6. Also, you can select divider lines from the page thumbnails to set up the page ranges for the PDF.

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7. Click "Next" to save the output files.

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8. Set a destination folder and press "Save" to continue.

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Using PDF Splitter (without opening any PDF):

1. Switch to home page and go to "Office Toolset" tab.

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2. Click on the "Split Pages" option.

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3. Choose a PDF file you want to split.

4. You can choose to split the PDF by a number of pages, maximin files, or page ranges.

5. Choose a destination folder and press "Save" to continue.

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6. Then the separated PDF files will be stored in the folder.

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