PDF Split Tool

The tool partitions a single source PDF into multiple output PDFs based on explicit page ranges. It operates deterministically, preserving original metadata and bookmarks where supported. By processing in a streaming manner, it minimizes memory usage and scales to large documents. Key use cases include legal discovery where specific sections must be shared, finance packets split by client or period, and research PDFs trimmed for focused reviews. The core logic parses user-supplied ranges, validates against the total page count, and generates one output per range, maintaining page order and integrity. The open-source nature provides transparency and verifiability, enabling audits of the splitting process and facilitating integration into automated pipelines. Unique value comes from precise range handling, robust error reporting, and the ability to handle password-protected PDFs when a password is provided. Typical workflows include batch processing of contracts, reports, and academic papers where distributed sharing or archival is required.