Splitting a PDF file into multiple smaller files can be easily achieved using Adobe Acrobat. This guide provides a detailed step-by-step process to help you split your PDF documents using Adobe Acrobat, both through the desktop application and the online service. Additionally, it includes alternative methods to split PDF files using a web browser if Acrobat is not installed on your PC.
TLDR
Open the PDF in Adobe Acrobat.
Navigate to 'Organize Pages' and select 'Split'.
Choose how to split the document.
Name and save the new files.
Optionally, use a web browser to split the PDF if Acrobat is not available.
Step-by-Step Detailed Guide
Method 1: Using Adobe Acrobat Desktop Application
Open the PDF in Acrobat
Launch Adobe Acrobat on your PC.
Open the PDF file you want to split.
Select Organize Pages > Split
Go to the 'Tools' menu and select 'Organize Pages'.
Click on 'Split'.
Choose How to Split the Document
You will be presented with options to split by number of pages, file size, or top-level bookmarks.
Select the method that best suits your needs.
Name and Save the Files
Click on 'Output Options' to decide where to save the new files, how to name them, and how to split the original file.
Split the PDF
Click 'OK' and then 'Split' to finalize the process.
Use additional tools if needed to extract or delete specific pages.
Save as a New File
Name your new PDF files and click the 'Save' button to complete the process.
Method 2: Using Adobe Acrobat Online Service
Open the Split PDF Page
Visit the Adobe Acrobat online service page for splitting PDFs: Split a PDF Tool.
Upload the PDF File
Click the 'Select a file' button or drag and drop your PDF into the designated area.
Sign In to Continue
Sign in with your Adobe, Google, or Apple account to proceed.
Split the PDF
After the file uploads, hover over the dashed lines between pages to split the PDF into multiple new files.
You can also reorder the pages or delete selections.
Save and Download
Click 'Continue' and choose to save the files in the same folder or create a new one.
Download the split files to your PC.
Method 3: Using a Web Browser (If Acrobat is Not Installed)
Open the PDF in a Browser
Right-click the PDF file and select 'Open With' to open it with your preferred web browser.
Access the Print Menu
Open the browser’s print menu (usually found in the browser’s settings or by pressing Ctrl+P).
Select Pages to Split
Specify the page numbers you want to include in the new file.
Save as PDF
Choose 'Save as PDF' as the file destination.
Repeat for Other Pages
Repeat the process to create separate files for other pages as needed.
Tips and Additional Options
Compress Files: After splitting, consider compressing the new files to make them easier to share.
Explore Adobe Tools: Adobe Acrobat offers a range of tools for creating, editing, and sharing PDFs, making it a versatile choice for handling important documents.