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Split PDF by Text

Start a new PDF at every page that contains the phrase you enter, such as a statement or chapter heading. Pages keep their order.

Six pages labeled Sample 1 - Page 1 to 6. Split at the text Page 4: part 1 should hold pages 1-3 and part 2 pages 4-6.

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Local limits: Max single file: 60 MB / Max pages: 500

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A practical guide

Split PDF by Text: a worked example

  1. Choose one PDF with selectable text.
  2. Enter the phrase that starts each new part, such as Account Statement.
  3. Split it and check where each part begins; names show the page ranges.

Try this example

Split the six-page sample at the phrase Page 4: part 1 holds pages 1-3 and part 2 holds pages 4-6.

Before

  • Statements, 12 pages

After

  • Part 1: pages 1-4
  • Part 2: pages 5-9
  • Part 3: pages 10-12
Input and expected output for this operation. Illustrative example.
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What you get

Start a new PDF at every page that contains the phrase you enter, such as a statement or chapter heading. Pages keep their order.

Limits and important details

Local limits: Max single file: 60 MB / Max pages: 500

One PDF with selectable text, up to 60 MB and 500 pages; up to 200 parts. The phrase is matched without case; scanned pages without a text layer never match.

Example

Split the six-page sample at the phrase Page 4: part 1 holds pages 1-3 and part 2 holds pages 4-6.