If you have a long document in PDF format but you need to divide it into several files; do not worry! It is very easy to divide a PDF file into individual chapters or separate pages. In this post, we will explain step by step how to divide a complete PDF into several individual files.
How to split an entire PDF into multiple individual files?
Using Google Chrome:
This method is very simple and you will not have to install any application or program, it is also free; You just need to be connected to the internet and use the Google Chrome browser. This method can be used on a computer, laptop, tablet and Smartphone; But keep in mind that to open your PDF file on a mobile you will need an app.
Next, we will explain how to use Google Chrome to split a PDF document from the PC:
- Right-click on the PDF document you want to split.
- A menu with a series of options will be displayed; Place the mouse cursor over the option “Open with” and a submenu will be displayed where you must select “Google Chrome”.
- Immediately the PDF file will open in your Google Chrome browser.
- Now you should go to the upper right corner of the document and click on the icon of a printer. If you don’t see this icon, click on the three vertical dots in the upper right corner of the screen; A menu will be displayed where you must select “Print …”.
- Both options will redirect you to a pop-up window, where you will see the complete PDF file and you will also see, on the right or left side of the document, a small menu with several options.
- In the option that says “Pages,” you must click on the drop-down arrow and select “Custom” (this step is sometimes omitted; if it does not appear in your pop-up window, skip it and go to step 8).
- You will now see a box where p is written. ex 1-5, 8, 11-13 (it is written in light gray); in that box write the numbers of the pages you want to divide; for example, 1-5, 9, 12-18 (you can divide a single sheet or several at a time). If the option from step 7 does not appear in your pop-up window; If you will see this box, select it and enter the numbers of the pages you need to divide.
- In the destination option, make sure it says “Save as PDF”. If this option is not selected, click on the drop-down arrow and choose “Save as PDF”; the other options will not allow you to split the document.
- Click on the button that says «Save».
- Another pop-up window will appear where you must assign a name to your new file, also select the location where your file will be saved (you can save it to a document, desktop or a folder that you have created for that purpose). Finally, click on «Save».
- Ready your document in PDF format has been divided correctly, and the original document will remain intact.
In many cases, PDF files have a rather poor resolution; especially if it’s pages from a scanned book. If this is the case of your PDF, we tell you that there are several online options to change the resolution of the file to make it sharper, so that its content is better appreciated.
Split an entire PDF into multiple individual files using Adobe Acrobat
Adobe Acrobat is an application designed to modify files with the PDF format, it is an easy-to-use application; however, it is not free. If you have the free version of Adobe Acrobat Reader DC, it is not possible to split a file with this application.
- Right-click on the PDF file you want to split.
- When a menu is displayed, place the mouse cursor over the option “Open with” and a submenu will be displayed where you must select “Adobe Acrobat”.
- On the right side of the screen, you will see a side menu, select the option “More tools” and a panel with more tools will open, select “Organize pages”.
- Then click on “Split Document”.
- Choose how you want to divide the file, be it individual or multiple files. Acrobat allows you to divide by a predetermined number of pages.
- Click the “Output Options” button to locate the new file and label it a name.
- Click “OK”.
- Ready you have already divided your files into PDF format using Adobe Acrobat; you can search for the new files in the location you set earlier.
Remember that to use Adobe Acrobat you must buy this application; since, the free version limits some functions, including dividing files. If you don’t have it, another good option is to open your PDF document in Word, and once there you can make multiple PDF documents by selecting the specific pages you want to add to each one.
As you can see, it is very easy to edit PDF files to suit your needs. Not only how we have mentioned it in this article, but you can even translate a PDF file from English to Spanish, and many more options. Don’t think twice and make all the changes you want to any document in PDF format.