How to Split PDF File
Even though PDFs are perfect for presenting and preserving long documents, there are times when you will need to split them into smaller chunks. This is a convenient way of eliminating unwanted content, making smaller file sizes, and handling large files efficiently.
Fortunately, Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro will let you easily split PDF pages from a single file into smaller ones with a few simple options. Here is how you can use Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro to make a PDF split.
To split a PDF with an open document in Acrobat:
Open the File you wish to split. Choose Split Document from the Document menu.
Use the Split Document dialogue box to choose the settings for splitting your document.- A) Number of Pages - Choose the maximum number of pages for each document when splitting.
- B) File Size - Choose the maximum file size for each document when splitting
- C) Top Level Bookmarks - Creates a separate document for each top-level bookmark if the document includes bookmarks.
- D) Click Output Options to specify a target folder for the split files.
- E) If you need to apply the same split to various files, choose Apply to Multiple. Choose Add Files, Folders, or Open files and select your file or folder.
To quickly split a number of PDF files with Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro without opening any files:
- Choose Split Document from the Document menu.
- Choose Add Files.
Select the files or folders and click OK.
Use the Split Document dialogue box to choose the settings for splitting your document. Then use the Output Options to specify a target folder for the split files. Click OK to split PDF pages.
