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How to split a PDF on Android

By DeckleUpdated

To split a PDF on Android, open Split PDF in Chrome, tap Select a file and choose the PDF, pick how to split it and tap the Create button, which shows how many PDFs it will make. Each part is saved as a new PDF on your phone, and the original is not changed. Nothing needs to be installed.

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How to split a PDF on Android with Deckle

  1. Open Split PDF in Chrome, or another browser.
  2. Tap Select a file and choose the PDF.
  3. Under How to split it, choose Choose split points, One file per page, Fixed-size chunks or Page ranges I choose.
  4. Set the split: tap the scissors between pages, enter Pages per file, or type a From page and To page for each file. Tap Add range for another.
  5. Check the Planned files list. It names any pages that are left out, and the eye button previews a planned file.
  6. Tap the button, such as Create 3 PDFs.
  7. Download the files one by one, or all of them as a ZIP.

The result screen tells you how many PDFs were made from how many pages.

Pick the right mode on a phone

You want Mode Example
Specific pages Page ranges I choose Pages 2–3 of a contract to send for signature
Each page on its own One file per page A batch of scanned receipts
Equal parts Fixed-size chunks Every 5 pages of a 40-page workbook
Cut at a visible break Choose split points A school pack with a new section on page 9

Typing ranges is usually quicker than tapping thumbnails on a small screen. Ranges include both ends, so 2 to 3 is two pages. Pages outside every range are left out, and nothing is removed from the original.

See how to split a PDF by page range for more examples.

Does Android have a built-in way to split PDFs?

Not in Google's own file apps. Google's page Open, manage & edit PDFs in Files by Google covers opening, printing, searching, marking up and moving PDFs to the Safe folder, but not splitting them. A browser tool such as Deckle, or a PDF app, does the job.

If you only need to send one page as a picture rather than a PDF, export it with PDF to JPG. See how to convert a PDF to JPG on Android.

Tips

  • Use page positions. If the PDF has a cover page, printed page 1 may be page 2 of the file. Check the thumbnail before you type.
  • Overlap ranges for shared pages. A cover sheet can go into every part; the editor says how many pages are repeated.
  • Download a ZIP for many parts. A ZIP holds up to 2,048 files, so a long document split page by page stays in one download.
  • Rename the parts. Files are named after the source with a number, such as contract (1).pdf. Rename them in your file manager before sharing.

Frequently asked questions

How do I take one page out of a PDF on Android?

In Split PDF, choose Page ranges I choose and enter the same number in From page and To page.

Does splitting reduce quality?

No. Each part is a copy of the source pages.

Are my files uploaded?

No. The PDF is split in the browser on your phone.

Can I split a password-protected PDF?

Make an unlocked copy with Unlock PDF using the password you have, then split the copy.

Can I split a large PDF on my phone?

Yes, though plans of 50 files or more take longer and show a warning. On an older phone, split into fewer, larger parts first.

Where do the split files go?

Where you choose to save them, if your browser asks; otherwise to your browser's download location, usually the Downloads folder. Each part is named after the source with a number, so they sort together.

Can the same page go into more than one file?

Yes, with Page ranges I choose. Overlapping ranges repeat those pages, and the editor tells you how many pages are duplicated before you create the files.

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