Split PDF by Category

Use category splitting when related pages are scattered throughout a large report instead of sitting in one page range. FileFiddler extracts page text, suggests recurring short labels, lets you choose the labels that actually represent categories, then creates separate PDFs from the selected groups.

ABOUT THIS TOOL

How Split PDF by Category works

Use category splitting when related pages are scattered throughout a large report instead of sitting in one page range. FileFiddler extracts page text, suggests recurring short labels, lets you choose the labels that actually represent categories, then creates separate PDFs from the selected groups.

How to use it

  1. Choose a text-based PDF with recurring category labels.
  2. Review the labels suggested from the page text.
  3. Select only the labels that represent real categories.
  4. Split and download the grouped PDF files.

Works well for

  • Branch-wise reports
  • Account-type batches
  • Department or location packets
  • Large reports with consistent page headers

Supported workflow

Finds repeating labels such as branch codes, account types or categories and groups matching PDF pages into separate output files.

Things to know before you use it

Category detection depends on extractable page text and consistent labels. Review the suggested categories before producing the final split.

Category detection before page splitting

The tool looks for short labels that recur across pages and presents them as candidates. You decide which labels actually represent branches, account types or other useful groups.

Text analysis and final PDF construction are separate steps: lightweight page text can be analyzed by the protected service while the original PDF pages remain in the browser for splitting.

Before you rely on the result

  • Choose only genuine category labels.
  • Check pages with missing or inconsistent headers.
  • Use normal Split PDF for simple page-number extraction.

Privacy

Page text is extracted locally and sent to the protected FileFiddler service for category analysis. The actual PDF pages remain local and are split in your browser.

Read the full FileFiddler privacy policy.

Common questions

Is Split PDF by Category free to use?

Yes. FileFiddler currently provides this tool free to use in the browser.

What should I check if the result is not what I expected?

Category detection depends on extractable page text and consistent labels. Review the suggested categories before producing the final split.

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