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Split PDF

Cut a document into separate files by page range.

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The file is processed on this server and deleted as soon as the response is sent. Nothing is stored, and the result is returned directly to you rather than parked behind a link.

The document
Up to 25 MB. The result arrives as a ZIP archive.
How to cut it
The ranges
Every page must land in exactly one part — a split cuts, it does not drop. To keep only some pages, use Extract pages instead.
At most 100 files per split. Larger documents are split in stages.

How to use Split PDF

  1. Select your document: Choose the file you want to process with Split PDF. Your upload is validated immediately against strict format and size limits.
  2. Configure split pdf options: Adjust any page ranges, compression targets, passwords, or layout settings required for your task. Cut a document into separate files by page range.
  3. Run and receive your result: Submit the form to run qpdf --split-pages / --pages directly on this server. Output: A ZIP archive containing one PDF per part. Temporary input files are deleted automatically when processing completes.

Frequently asked questions

How does Split PDF work on MakeOverPDF?
Cut a document into separate files by page range. MakeOverPDF runs qpdf --split-pages / --pages on the server and returns: A ZIP archive containing one PDF per part.
Is Split PDF free and private to use?
Yes. MakeOverPDF requires no user account, watermarks nothing unless you use the watermark tool, and deletes your uploaded document from the private working directory as soon as the request finishes.
What are the file size and page limits for Split PDF?
A split cuts: the ranges must cover every page exactly once. To keep only some pages, use Extract pages. The result is one ZIP archive containing one PDF per part, at most 100 parts per run.

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