Split PDF by Text
Start a new file on every page that contains a word or phrase.
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How to split a PDF by text
Start a new file on every page that contains a word or phrase — the fastest way to separate a batch of invoices, statements or forms.
Add the PDF.
Type the text that marks the start of each section, e.g. “Invoice number”.
Click Split PDF and download the separated documents.
Split by Text FAQ
Only if the PDF has a text layer. Run OCR PDF first on scans, then split by text.
Not by default. Turn on the case-sensitive option if upper and lower case must match exactly.
No. The tool runs entirely in your browser, so your files are processed on your own device and never leave it.
Yes. Every PDFCraftly tool is free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no email required.
Guides
- How to Make a Scanned PDF Searchable with OCRScanned PDFs are just pictures of text. Learn how OCR adds a searchable, copyable text layer, and how to get the most accurate results.
- How to Split a PDF: 5 Ways, and When to Use EachSplit a PDF by page ranges, into single pages, by bookmarks, by file size or wherever a phrase appears. Find the right method for your document.
- How to Split a Batch of Scanned Invoices into Separate PDFsScanned a stack of invoices or statements into one PDF? Split it automatically wherever a phrase like "Invoice number" appears, with no page counting.
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