Step-by-Step PDF Splitting Guide | Rune

PDF splitting is straightforward, but understanding all your options helps you get exactly the results you need. Here's a complete step-by-step guide.

Step 1: Open the Tool

Navigate to Rune's Split PDF in your browser. No account or download required.

Step 2: Upload Your PDF

Option A: Drag and Drop

1. Locate your PDF on your computer.
2. Drag it onto the upload area.
3. The file loads and displays page previews.

Option B: Click to Browse

1. Click the upload area.
2. Navigate to your PDF.
3. Select and open the file.

Step 3: View Page Previews

After upload, you'll see thumbnail previews of all pages. This helps you:

• Identify specific pages visually.
• Verify you're working with the right file.
• Plan your splitting strategy.

Step 4: Choose Your Split Method

Method 1: Extract Page Range

Extract a continuous range of pages.

Settings:

• Start Page: First page to extract
• End Page: Last page to extract

Example: Pages 10-25 → 16-page PDF

Method 2: Split Every N Pages

Divide the PDF into equal parts.

Settings:

• Split Every: Number of pages per file

Example: 50-page PDF, split every 10 → Five 10-page PDFs

Method 3: Custom Ranges

Create multiple files with specific ranges.

Settings:

• Multiple ranges: 1-5, 10-15, 20-30

Example: Three separate PDFs from specified ranges

Step 5: Configure and Split

1. Adjust settings based on your chosen method.
2. Click "Split PDF."
3. Processing happens instantly in your browser.

Step 6: Download Results

After splitting, you'll see your resulting files:

• Download All: Get all split files at once.
• Individual Download: Download specific files.

Understanding the Results

Split Method	Result
Page Range (10-25)	One PDF with pages 10-25
Every 10 Pages (50-page source)	5 PDFs, 10 pages each
Custom (1-5, 10-15)	2 PDFs: pages 1-5 and pages 10-15

Pro Tips

• Preview first: Use thumbnails to verify page content.
• Check page numbers: PDF page numbers may differ from printed numbers.
• Name logically: Rename downloaded files descriptively.
• Test small: Try with a small file first to understand the workflow.

Troubleshooting

Issue	Solution
File won't upload	Ensure it's a valid PDF
Wrong pages extracted	Verify page numbers match PDF
Processing slow	Large files take longer

Conclusion

PDF splitting with Rune is simple: upload, choose method, split, download. Try Rune's Split PDF to extract exactly the pages you need.