Split PDF in Half

Cut two-page scans and spreads into single pages

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Cut each page of your PDF into two, turning scanned book spreads and two-up pages into single pages.

How it works

How to split PDF pages in half

01
Drop your PDF into the upload area, or click to browse.
02
Choose a left-and-right or top-and-bottom cut, and move the cut line if needed.
03
Pick the pages to split and whether to keep the first or last page whole.
04
Click Split in half and download your PDF.

Split spreads into left and right pages, or cut tall pages into a top and bottom half.

Move the cut away from the center when the fold isn't in the middle, and check it on the live preview.

Keep single cover pages whole, and use right-to-left order for books that read from right to left.

Questions

How do I split a scanned book into single pages?

Choose Left and right, turn on Keep the first page whole if the cover was scanned on its own, and click Split in half.

Does it lower the quality?

No. Each half keeps the original page content, so text and images stay exactly as sharp as before.

Can I split only some pages?

Yes. Under Pages to split, choose Custom and enter the pages or ranges to cut. Other pages stay whole.

What does right to left do?

It puts the right half before the left half, which is the correct order for manga and books in Arabic, Hebrew or Japanese.

Is Split PDF in Half free?

Yes. It is free to use, with no sign-up and no watermarks added to your files.