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Rantana
Brass Contributor
May 22, 2026

How do I split pdf pages into separate files on Windows 11?

Got a massive PDF from work that's over 1000 pages long and needs to be split into separate files by section. The document is a compiled report and each section needs to be distributed to different t...
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Alinaim
Copper Contributor
May 22, 2026

My Recommendation:

For your stated goal— How to split PDF pages free - I would suggest:

1. Try the PDF Merger & Splitter app from the Microsoft Store first. It is free, easy to use, and was designed specifically for this task.

2. Only turn to Power Automate Desktop if you discover you need to perform this split repeatedly and want to automate the entire process.

How to split PDF pages free? Follow these commands carefully. You will copy and paste them one at a time into a PowerShell window.

Step 1: Open PowerShell as Administrator

Step 2: Install the PSWritePDF Module

In the blue PowerShell window that opens, type or paste the following command and press Enter:

powershell

Install- Module - Name PSWritePDF -Force

You might see a warning about the repository being "untrusted." Type Y (for Yes) and press Enter to confirm the installation. This command downloads the free, open-source splitting tool from the official PowerShell gallery.

Step 3: Navigate to Your PDF's Folder

Step 4: Split the PDF into Separate Files