Split pdf
Description
The Split PDF activity divides an uploaded PDF into multiple smaller files based on the specified Start Page and End Page. Each output file contains one page from the selected range and is saved as a separate PDF.
This activity is ideal for use cases such as separating multipage invoices, forms, contracts, or reports into individual documents.
Use case:
An HR team receives a 50-page scanned document containing 50 resumes. The Split PDF activity is configured withStart Page = 1
andEnd Page = 50
to extract each resume into a separate PDF file for further classification or processing.
Input
Field | Required | Description |
---|---|---|
PDF File(s) | Yes | One or more PDF documents to split. Must be uploaded. |
Output
Output Type | Format | Description |
---|---|---|
Files | One PDF per page within the configured range. Each page becomes a new file. |
Configuration Fields
Field Name | Description |
---|---|
Start Page | Starting page number for splitting. Must be ≥ 1. Defaults to the first page. |
End Page | Ending page number for splitting. If not specified, defaults to last page. |
Pages are extracted individually, meaning every page from Start to End results in one output file.
Sample Input
Not Applicable
This activity uses input PDF files provided from upstream activities or upload modules.
Sample Configuration
Field | Value |
---|---|
Start Page | 1 |
End Page | 3 |
Sample Output
File Name | Pages Included | Size (Bytes) |
---|---|---|
report_1.pdf | Page 1 | 80,512 |
report_2.pdf | Page 2 | 77,910 |
report_3.pdf | Page 3 | 79,002 |
Each output file contains exactly one page, named by appending the page number to the original file name (e.g.,
input.pdf
→input_1.pdf
,input_2.pdf
, …).