Split a PDF in half
Break one PDF into two files, without uploading it.
When a PDF really holds two documents, you just want to cut it in two. Use Custom ranges to say where the first part ends and the second begins, and download both parts. It all happens on your device.
How to split a PDF in half
- 1
Add your PDF
Drop in the file you want to divide.
- 2
Set two ranges
Enter the pages for each half, for example 1 to 10 and 11 to 20.
- 3
Split and download
Get both parts as a ZIP, built locally.
Why split without uploading
Cutting a PDF in the browser avoids sending it to a server, so the contents stay private while you divide the file.
Frequently asked questions
How do I choose where to split?+
Enter two ranges in Custom ranges: the pages for the first half and the pages for the second. The tool makes a file for each.
Is my PDF uploaded?+
No. The split runs entirely in your browser.
Can I make more than two parts?+
Yes, add as many ranges as you need; two is just the simplest case.
Is it free?+
Yes, with no account.