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September 22, 2025
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How do I split a PDF file - eg from 1 A3 page to 2 A4s

  • September 22, 2025
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Hi,

Simple question here, but I can't find the solution.

I scanned some old booklets and need to reorder the pages to make them readable (and printable). How do I split the pile of A3 pages I have into a set of A4 pages?

 

Thanks!

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Participant
July 14, 2026

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janniks7
Participant
May 16, 2026

Hey everyone!

I had the same question and started with the solution from ​@JR Boulay (thank you!). However, instead of using different scripts for every specific paper size, I put together this Dynamic PDF Slicer.

After executing the script, a pop-up will ask you for your desired grid format (e.g., '2x1' or '2x2') to define how you want to cut the page. It then automatically extracts the slices into a brand-new document, so your original file stays completely untouched.

Hope this helps!

JR Boulay
Community Expert
JR BoulayCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
September 22, 2025
Acrobate du PDF, InDesigner et Photoshopographe
Participant
September 22, 2025

Thank you so much!

 

It's very silly that this isn't a base feature, but thank you so much!

Bernd Alheit
Community Expert
Community Expert
September 22, 2025