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How to split PDF files

Follow these easy steps to split a PDF document into multiple, separate files:

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  1. Click the Select a file button above or drag and drop a PDF into the drop zone to split PDF pages.
  2. Select the PDF document you want to split.
  3. After Acrobat uploads your file, sign in.
  4. Select divider lines to set up the page ranges for each split PDF file you need.
  5. Click Continue, select a folder to save the split PDF files and click Save.

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Split PDFs into separate files

The Acrobat PDF splitter tool lets you quickly separate PDF pages into as many as 20 files. Add up to 19 divider lines to designate specific page ranges.

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Create up to 20 split files

After signing in, you can highlight any page thumbnails you want to delete. When you’ve highlighted every page that you want to remove, click the dustbin icon in the top toolbar.

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Save time by reuse content

Repurpose your PDF content. Split a PDF file, then try other Acrobat online tools to reorganise or add pages to your split PDFs.

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Download or share with ease

You can download your split PDF files or share them with others. You can also share files for commenting to collect all feedback in a single PDF.

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Use your preferred device

Acrobat online tools work in any browser, such as Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome. So you can use them on your desktop, laptop, notebook or phone.

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Adobe invented the PDF file format. Try our exceptional online tools to split PDF files and keep your projects moving from anywhere.

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