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Split PDF by Text

Split PDF by text: a new file starts at every page that contains the phrase you enter, such as a heading or an account name.

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

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A practical guide

Start a new file where a phrase appears.

  1. Add a PDF with selectable text.
  2. Enter the phrase that marks the first page of each part.
  3. Run the task and check the parts in the ZIP.

Try this example

A searchable 60-page file holds 12 statements, each starting with the words Account statement. The task returns 12 PDFs of the right lengths.

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 task. Illustrative example.

Before you start: The phrase is matched without regard to case. Scanned pages without a text layer never match. Up to 60 MB, 500 pages and 200 parts.

Rename the parts by their content
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

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.