Split PDF Pages in Half
Turn scanned book or magazine spreads into single, correctly-ordered pages — right in your browser.
Drop your PDF here or click to browse
Your file stays on your device — nothing is uploaded
About Split PDF Pages in Half
Scanned books and magazines are often digitized as two-page spreads, with a left and right page squeezed onto a single PDF page. This tool splits each spread into two separate, correctly-ordered pages so the PDF reads naturally on a phone, tablet, or e-reader. Everything runs locally in your browser — your file is never uploaded anywhere.
Features:
- Splits every page vertically (left/right) or horizontally (top/bottom)
- Draggable split line with live preview — no fixed 50/50 assumption
- Choose reading order for left-to-right or right-to-left (manga) books
- Keeps text fully selectable — pages are cropped, never rasterized
How to Split PDF Pages in Half
- Upload the scanned PDF you want to split
- Choose a split direction and drag the line to match the spine
- Pick a reading order and optionally skip the cover page
- Click "Split PDF" to download the result
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this reduce the quality of my PDF?
No. Pages are cropped, not re-rendered as images, so text stays sharp and selectable and there is no quality loss.
What kind of PDFs is this for?
It is built for scanned books, magazines, or comics where each PDF page contains two side-by-side book pages that you want as separate pages.
Does my file get uploaded anywhere?
No. Splitting happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript — your PDF never leaves your device.
My scan isn't centred — can I move the split line?
Yes. Drag the line directly on the page preview, or use the position slider, to match the spine even when it is off-centre.
Can I split top-to-bottom instead of left-to-right?
Yes. Choose "Top / Bottom" as the split direction for spreads scanned in portrait orientation.
Will the text stay selectable?
Yes. The tool only changes each page’s visible crop area — the underlying text and fonts are untouched, so selection, search, and copy-paste keep working.
Privacy
Your PDF is processed entirely in your browser. Files are never uploaded to a server, so your documents stay private.