Split your PDF files into individual pages, at specific page numbers, at a chosen bookmark level, or into files of a target size. PDFsam Basic is free and open source and works on Windows, Mac and Linux.
How to split PDF files for free with PDFsam Basic
- Drag and drop the PDF file you want to split
- Choose how to split it: by page numbers, by bookmark level, or by file size
- Set the options for the selected split method
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Split by page numbers
Split at every page, at even or odd pages, at a custom list of page numbers, or every "n" pages. You decide exactly where each new PDF file begins.
Split by size
Split a large PDF file into several smaller documents of a target size, in Megabytes or Kilobytes. Handy when you need to email a file or stay under an upload size limit.
Split by bookmarks
Split a PDF file at a chosen bookmark tree depth level, for example splitting a book into one file per chapter. An optional regular expression lets you match only specific bookmarks.
We value your privacy
Your PDF files are processed locally and never leave your computer. They are not uploaded to any server, keeping them away from prying eyes.
Completely free
PDFsam Basic is free and open source since 2006. Split your PDF files for free, with no signup, no size limit and no credit card.
Supports all major platforms
PDFsam Basic works on all major operating systems, including Windows, MacOS and Linux.
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