Split PDF by Size

Break large PDFs into parts that fit your target size.

1) Upload PDF

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2) Choose size limit

Tip: some mail systems add Base64/MIME overhead. If 25 MB fails, try 18-20 MB.

3) Advanced (optional)

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PNG or JPG up to 2MB. Applied to all pages.

Target: Custom Max 200MB
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    No quality loss, page order preserved.

    Email presets: Gmail 25MB, Outlook 20MB, Outlook.com 25MB, plus custom size.

    Example: 38 MB PDF -> 2 parts under 20 MB (keeps page order).

    How it works

    Set limit

    Choose Gmail, Outlook, Outlook.com, or a custom MB value.

    Split

    We generate parts that fit the limit.

    Download

    Get a zip of split PDFs.

    Split FAQ

    Will page order stay the same?

    Yes. Parts preserve the original page order.

    What if a single page is too large?

    We’ll report it so you can compress the PDF or choose a higher limit.

    Email-friendly splitting

    Built for large reports

    Send multi-part PDFs without re-exporting.

    Works well with scan-heavy documents.

    Guides and next steps

    Read the complete split by size guide or the split PDF for email guide for step-by-step help.

    Need a single file instead? Try the email-ready compression workflow.

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