Split PDF Down the Middle

Split 2-up scans (book spreads, A3 layouts) into single-page PDFs down the middle.

Split 2-up scans (A3 → double A4, A4 → double A5) down the middle into single pages — free in your browser.

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PDF up to 50 MB. Files never leave your browser.

About Split in Half

Split 2-up scans (book spreads, A3 layouts) into single-page PDFs down the middle.

Upload a 2-up PDF and choose vertical (left/right) or horizontal (top/bottom). Each page becomes two half-size pages; content is cropped, not re-rendered. Text stays selectable.

Processing uses the pdf-lib writer loaded from CDN, but your file never leaves the browser.

Where it is used

Book scans, A3→A4 office scans, 2-up presentation handouts, newspaper scans.

How to use the Split in Half

  1. Select PDF — select a file (application/pdf,.pdf) — PDF up to 50 MB. Files never leave your browser..
  2. Split Direction — enter the value.
  3. Calculate — press the Calculate button to see the result instantly above.

Formula

Each page → two half-size pages (left/right or top/bottom) via embedded page draw with offset.

Examples

Example

direction:vertical
Result: Split PDF in half (after selecting a PDF)

Frequently Asked Questions

Will text stay selectable?
Yes — pages are embedded and cropped, not rasterized.