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PDF Splitter by Size

Split large PDFs into smaller files by exact MB or KB limit (e.g., 10MB, 25MB). Perfect for email attachments and court portal uploads.

Select your file here to get started

or drop your file here.

.pdf
Max 2000MB. 100% Private. Files never leave your device.

What to expect

Experience fast, secure, and completely private processing directly inside your web browser.

Intelligent Page Boundary Detection

The tool uses galloping binary search algorithms to find the exact page count that fits your size limit without exceeding it, even accounting for PDF structural overhead.

100% Private & Local Processing

Your PDF never leaves your browser. All splitting happens in your device's memory using WebAssembly, ensuring sensitive documents remain completely confidential.

Smart Size Warnings

If your target size is too small (under 4 KB) or individual pages exceed your limit, the tool warns you upfront and explains why splitting may not be possible.

One-Click ZIP Packaging

All split parts are automatically bundled into a single ZIP file, preventing your browser from triggering multiple download notifications for each part.

How it works

Simply upload your content, adjust your settings, and download the result instantly.

1

Upload PDF File

Select or drag and drop your large PDF document into the browser. The tool instantly analyzes the file structure and page count.

2

Set Target Size

Choose your maximum size per part in KB or MB (e.g., 10 MB for email, 2 MB for portals). The tool calculates optimal page boundaries automatically.

3

Download ZIP Archive

Click split to process locally. All parts are bundled into a single ZIP file for convenient download, avoiding browser download spam.

Frequently Asked Questions

Get quick answers about supported formats, data privacy, and using this tool.

PDF Splitter by Size - Split large PDFs into smaller files by exact MB or KB limit (e.g., 10MB, 25MB). Perfect for email attachments and court portal uploads.

About This Tool

Email servers reject attachments over 25MB, and many court or government portals cap uploads at 10MB. Traditional PDF splitters force you to guess which page numbers equal 10MB. Our tool does the math for you: it intelligently splits your PDF at clean page boundaries, guaranteeing no single part exceeds your chosen file size limit. Unlike server-based splitters that upload your sensitive documents to remote queues, our tool runs entirely in your browser using advanced PDF parsing algorithms. Your confidential tax returns, legal contracts, and medical records never leave your device, ensuring absolute privacy and instant processing without upload delays. Set precise targets in kilobytes or megabytes, from tiny 100 KB chunks for legacy systems to large 50 MB segments for high-capacity portals. The tool automatically handles structural overhead and warns you when individual pages exceed your limit, making it perfect for email attachments, court filings, university submissions, and cloud storage optimization.

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100% Open Source & Trustworthy

Every tool on PrivateTools is fully open source and runs entirely in your browser. No server uploads. No tracking. No hidden code. You can verify the source code yourself on GitHub at any time.

Open Source Code

Full source code available on GitHub — inspect, fork, or contribute.

Verify & Audit

Read every line of code. Nothing is hidden. Total transparency.

Browser-Local Processing

Files never leave your device. Zero server uploads. 100% private.

Community & Support

PrivateTools is built by the community, for the community. Found a bug? Have a tool idea? Want to report an issue? We'd love to hear from you. Every contribution makes these tools better for everyone.

PrivateTools on GitHub

https://github.com/sikandardevbusiness/privatetools

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