How to Split PDF Pages in Half
1. Upload Your PDF
Select the document with pages you want to split.
2. Choose Direction
Select whether to split pages vertically or horizontally.
3. Split Pages
Our tool processes each selected page, turning it into two new pages.
4. Download Your PDF
Your new document with the split pages is ready to download.
Key Features
- Vertical & Horizontal Split: Cut pages down the middle either vertically (left/right) or horizontally (top/bottom).
- Booklet & Scan Correction: Perfect for separating the left and right pages of a scanned book or booklet into individual pages.
- Selective Page Splitting: Apply the split to all pages, only odd/even pages, or a custom range to suit your needs.
- Double Your Page Count: Each page you split is converted into two new pages, effectively doubling the page count of the selected range.
- Secure & Browser-Based: Your file is processed entirely within your browser, ensuring your data's privacy and security.
Use Cases
Turn a PDF of a scanned book with two pages per scan into a proper single-page document for easier reading on e-readers.
Split presentation slides that were saved two-to-a-page back into individual, full-size slides.
Split a wide table or a large architectural drawing down the middle to make it easier to print on standard-sized paper.
Tips & Best Practices
Check for Gutters
If your scanned document has a wide central margin or "gutter," a vertical split will divide that gutter. You can use our "Crop" tool after splitting to trim the excess margin from the new pages.
Best for Evenly Divided Content
This tool works best when the content on your page is already laid out in two distinct halves on the page. It will split the page exactly down the middle, regardless of the content.
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