PDF Splitter

The PDF Splitter is a server-side utility designed to partition a single PDF into multiple, smaller PDFs based on user-defined rules. It supports page-range splits as well as boundary-based splits defined by bookmarks. The tool outputs a set of downloadable PDFs, each containing the specified pages, while preserving fonts, images, and original metadata when possible. Conceptually, the process creates independent copies of the selected pages to avoid modifying the source document. This tool is beneficial for legal teams sharing contract sections, educators distributing chapter-based materials, and teams distributing large reports for targeted audiences. It emphasizes correctness, non-destructive processing, and traceability, with support for password-protected inputs where credentials are provided. Unique value lies in handling both simple and bookmark-based splits, preserving structure, and offering predictable naming patterns for downstream workflows. Core features include: input validation, split-by-pages, split-by-bookmarks, optional ZIP export, and metadata preservation. Typical use cases include extracting specific chapters from a thesis, creating client-ready subdocuments from lengthy agreements, and generating digest files for meetings. The tool integrates with standard PDF libraries to ensure compatibility with ISO 32000-based documents and aims to minimize rework in post-processing workflows. When used in batch contexts, it can process multiple files in sequence, maintaining consistent output naming and page integrity across runs.