A-PDF Split is a desktop utility designed for quickly and efficiently splitting large PDF files into smaller, more manageable documents. This program offers extensive flexibility and user control over the splitting process and the unique naming of output files. Users can choose to split files by a specified number of pages, by bookmarks, or by odd/even pages. Beyond just splitting, the software also allows users to extract or remove specific parts of a PDF file. For recurring tasks, A-PDF Split provides advanced defined split options that can be saved and re-imported, streamlining repetitive workflows. The utility is compatible with password-protected PDF files and can apply various security features to the newly generated split files. It operates independently, not requiring Adobe Acrobat, and produces documents compatible with Adobe Acrobat Reader Version 5 and above. Additionally, split files can be recombined with other PDFs using complementary utilities like A-PDF Merger.

Features & Benefits

• Standalone Operation
  • Does NOT require Adobe Acrobat or Reader to function.
• Flexible PDF Splitting
  • Splits PDF files by every N pages, by bookmarks, or by collating.
  • Remove pages from PDF files.
  • Extract pages from PDF files by range.
• Advanced Split Management
  • Provides powerful advanced split options.
  • Allows saving and loading of advanced split configurations for repetitive tasks.
• Customizable Output Naming
  • Names split output files using flexible name patterns and macros.
  • `{basename}`: The unsplit file name without extension.
  • `{part:0…0}`: Sequential numbering (e.g., 0001, 0002, or A, B, C, or Roman numerals).
  • `{filecount:0..0}`: The count of resultant files.
  • `{pagebegin:0…0}`: Output file's beginning page number in original file.
  • `{pageend:0…0}`: Output file's ending page number in original file.
  • `{pagecount:0..0}`: Page count in the output file.
  • `{bookmark}`: Current bookmark item (when splitting by bookmark).
  • `{bookmarkN}`: Bookmark level N item (e.g., {bookmark2} for level 2).
  • `{pagerange}`: Range of page numbers (e.g., 10, 24-32).
  • `{removerange}`: Range of removed page numbers (when removing pages).
  • `{namelist}`: Pre-defined name list from a text file.
  • `{pagelabel}`: Page number (label) in source file.
• Password Protected File Support
  • Works with "owner" password protected PDF files.
  • Supports "user" password protected PDF files (requires inputting password).
• Output File Configuration
  • Applies various PDF security features to split output files.
  • Supports setting output file properties/information (such as Author, Subject).
• Enhanced Usability
  • Offers right-click integration for quick access.
  • Supports drag and drop functionality.
  • Designed for very easy use.