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Introduction

In today’s fast-paced digital world, managing large PDF documents can be a daunting task. Abbyy FineReader PDF is a powerful tool that simplifies the process of splitting and extracting pages, making it easy to organize and work with bulky files. In this blog post, we’ll guide you through the process of using Abbyy FineReader PDF to split and extract pages from large documents, ensuring your work is more efficient and organized.

Splitting Large PDF Files into Smaller Sections

Step 1: Open your PDF document

Launch Abbyy FineReader PDF and click on “Open PDF Document.” Choose a large file with multiple pages; for this example, we’ll work with a 43-page document.

Step 2: Organize pages

Click on the “Organize Pages” button to access the area where you can move pages to different locations within the file. You can drag and drop pages to rearrange them as needed.

Step 3: Split the file

Under “Organize Pages,” select the “Split” option to divide the larger file into smaller files. You can split the file by file size, page count, or bookmarks. In our example, we’ll split the file by page count, creating nine files with five pages each. Save the resulting files in the desired folder.

How to Extract Pages and Create a New PDF

Step 1: Select the desired pages

In the thumbnails panel, choose the pages you want to extract and create a new PDF. For instance, let’s say you want to make a separate file with pages 11 through 16.

Step 2: Create a PDF from selected pages

Right-click on the selected pages and choose “Create PDF from Selected Pages.” This action will generate a single document containing the specified pages.

Step 3: Save the new file

Save the new file with the extracted pages.

Cropping Pages within the PDF

Step 1: Select the Crop tool

If the extracted document needs to be cropped, click on the “Crop Tool” and drag a box around the area you want to crop.

Step 2: Apply crop settings

Choose “Single Frame for All Pages” and click on “Apply Crop.” The software will apply the crop settings to each page in the document.

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Step 3: Save the cropped document

Save the cropped document and open it to review the changes. The new PDF file should contain the extracted and cropped pages.

Conclusion

Abbyy FineReader PDF makes it simple and efficient to split and extract pages within large PDF files, allowing for more streamlined document management. With this step-by-step guide, you’ll be able to handle bulky PDFs with ease, tailoring them to suit your needs. Stay tuned for more tips and tricks from the Accessibility Guy Channel to help you improve your document management skills and overall productivity.