How do I split a PDF into separate chapters?

Upload the PDF to the FixTools PDF Splitter and add a page range for each chapter (e.g. Chapter 1: pages 1–24, Chapter 2: pages 25–51). Click Split to generate one PDF per chapter.

How do I find the page numbers for each chapter?

Open the original PDF in any viewer (Chrome, Preview, Adobe Reader) and note the page numbers shown at the bottom. Use those numbers in the FixTools split ranges.

Can I name each chapter output file?

FixTools numbers output files sequentially. After downloading, you can rename the files on your computer to match your chapter titles.

Is this useful for distributing course materials?

Yes. Educators often split a full course PDF into per-lesson or per-week files for distribution. Each student or participant receives only the relevant section.

Can I split a PDF with a table of contents by chapter?

Yes, though FixTools uses page numbers rather than embedded bookmarks. Reference your table of contents to get the starting page of each chapter, then enter those ranges manually.

Does the split respect embedded PDF bookmarks?

FixTools uses manual page range input rather than reading embedded bookmark structure. This gives you precise control regardless of whether the PDF contains bookmarks.

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Split a PDF by Chapter or Section

Long documents like ebooks, reports, and manuals are easier to navigate and share when broken into chapters. FixTools lets you define the exact page range for each chapter and split the PDF into one file per section — making distribution and reading far more manageable.

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Define custom page ranges per chapter

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One PDF per section

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Upload your PDF and add a page range for each chapter or section. Name each range if desired. Click "Split" to download one PDF per chapter, ready to distribute independently.

How It Works

Step-by-step guide to split a pdf by chapter or section:

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Open the PDF Splitter
Navigate to the FixTools PDF Splitter in your browser.
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Upload your document
Upload the full PDF — book, report, or manual — that you want to divide by chapter.
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Add page ranges per chapter
Click "Add range" for each chapter. Enter the start and end page for Chapter 1, then add another range for Chapter 2, and so on.
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Split
Click "Split PDF" to generate one output file per range.
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Download chapter files
Download the individual chapter PDFs, numbered in the order you specified.