How to Split PDF on iPhone? (Step by Step)

You may have a large PDF file on your iPhone which you want to split before sharing it. Or you may only want to share part of the file as some file information is sensitive. If you are looking for a way to split PDF on iPhone, we have here three different ways to do that. We have here step-by-step guides to split PDF on iPhone using any of the three methods.

Part 1. How to Split PDF on iPhone with UPDF (3 Ways)

UPDF for iOS is a PDF editing and annotating app that is compatible with iPhone and iPad. It also can work on Android, Windows, and Mac. You can use this app to split any PDF. You can split PDF by three methods, page count, file size, or bookmark. Also, the UPDF iPhone app has many features and can be used to edit PDFs, add annotations, convert other file formats to PDF, organize pages, add comments, signatures, stamps, reduce file size, flatten PDF, chat with PDF using integrated AI, etc. You can download UPDF right now and follow along to split files and get access to all these features.

Way 1. Split PDF on iPhone via Page Count

You may have a file to share with someone but you only want to share some pages and not all for any certain reason. If this is the case, the UPDF Ios app can split a file by page count. To do so, follow these steps.

Step-1. Download the UPDF app from the app store or click the button above and open the app.

Step-2. Open the file from the saved folder. If this is the first time you are using this app to open the PDF file, use the “+” icon on the screen to import the file to the app.

Step-3. Tap the “˅” Icon on the top left corner to open the menu. Tap the “Organize pages” from the menu.

Step-4. Tap the “Split” icon at the bottom of the screen.

Step-5. Tap the “Number of pages” option.

Step-6. On the screen, you will see the “Number of pages” tab. You can tap at the right end to type the number you want. Also, you can browse and select the folder to save the split files. Then hit the “Split” button and the PDF will be split and saved in the selected folder.

Way 2. Split PDF on iPhone via File Size

If you are trying to share a PDF file or upload the file to a portal however the file is larger than what can be used, you can split the file to the desired size on your iPhone. To split PDF on iPhone by file size, follow these steps.

Step-1. Install the UPDF app through the app store and open the app. Import the PDF file to the app using the “+” icon on the screen.

Step-2. Open the PDF file you want to split. On the top left corner, you will see a downward arrow icon, tap it to open the menu. Select the “Organize pages” option.

Step-3. From the options on the bottom, tap on the “Split” icon.

Step-4. You will see the “Split by”, option, tap on “File Size”.

Step-5. On the screen, tap on the right end of the “File size” panel. Type in the size you want and the file will be split into two or more files depending on the size of the original file and the size you choose. Then hit the “Split” button at the bottom.

Way 3. Split PDF on iPhone via Bookmark

If you have a PDF file with bookmarks, you can split the PDF file via bookmarks. To do so, follow these steps.

Step-1. Using the app store, install the UPDF app or click the below button to download it and open the app. Using the “+” icon on the screen, import the PDF file to the UPDF app.

Step-2. Open the file from the folder and then tap on the “˅” icon on the top left corner to open the menu. Tap to select “Organize Pages”.

Step-3. From the bottom panel of options, tap on “Split”.

Step-4. From split by options, tap on “Top-Level Bookmarks”.

Step-5. Tap the “Split” button at the bottom of the screen. This file will be split according to the number of bookmarks in the file.

Part 2. How to Split PDF on iPhone with Print

If none of the above options work for you, you can split the PDF on iPhone using the “Print” option. To do so, follow these steps.

Step-1. Install and open the UPDF app.

Step-2. Open the file using the UPDF app on your iPhone. If you do not see your file you can import the file into the UPDF app using the “+” icon on the screen.

Step-3. Once the file is open, click on the “Downward arrow” icon on the top left, to open the menu. Then pick the “Print” option.

Step-4. From the “Range” tab, tap to select the pages you want to split as one file.

Step-5. Then tap the “Print” option and pick “Print as PDF”.

Step-6. Repeat the same steps for the remaining PDF pages to save them as another files.

Step-7. Now you split PDF successfully.

Part 3. How to Split PDF on iPhone Online?

For simple PDF splits, ​online tools eliminate unnecessary complexity. ​Designed for infrequent users, they deliver speed and reliability without installation or clutter. Follow this step-by-step tutorial to split a PDF file directly on your iPhone using an online tool.

Step-1. Launch a web browser (e.g., Safari) and search for "split PDF online." Select a preferred tool (e.g. Smallpdf).

Step-2. Tap ​"CHOOSE FILES" to upload your document.

Step-3. Tap the ​"Scissors" icon​ or "Split after every [Number] pages" to customize the splitting mode, then tap ​"Split" to begin.

Step-4. Once completed, download the resulting PDF files directly to your iPhone.

Final Words

There could be several reasons you want to split PDF on iPhone. Using one of the methods above, you will be able to split files with the UPDF app. It is a very user-friendly app. You can download the UPDF app right now and in a matter of few taps, you will be able to split any PDF file.