# Split PDF: Arthize vs PDFtk

_Updated July 2026 · Arthize · https://arthize.com/vs/pdftk/split-pdf_

To split a PDF, Arthize offers a free, private split pdf with no watermark — a focused alternative to PDFtk. Splitting a PDF breaks one document into the pieces you need — by page range, by fixed interval, or one file per page — with no quality loss.

## Arthize's split pdf vs PDFtk

PDFtk is a command-line PDF toolkit. PDFtk is a free command-line tool for scripted PDF operations.

**Arthize's approach:** Splitting a PDF breaks one document into the pieces you need — by page range, by fixed interval, or one file per page — with no quality loss.

- A visual workspace instead of memorising command-line flags.
- 50+ tools live in one workspace, so you don't jump between single-purpose pages.
- Files are processed inside your private Arthize workspace and deleted after the job — never sold or used to train models.
- Handles conversion, OCR, signing and editing that PDFtk doesn't.

## How to split a PDF with Arthize

Splitting is lossless because each output keeps the original page objects.

You can extract just a few pages into a new file while leaving the original untouched.

One-file-per-page mode bursts a document into individual pages in a single pass.

## How to split a PDF with Arthize

1. **Open the split tool** — Sign in and open the Split tool in your workspace.
2. **Add your PDF** — Upload the document you want to divide; it is processed privately.
3. **Choose how to split** — Pick page ranges (1-3, 4-8), a fixed interval (every N pages), or one file per page.
4. **Download the pieces** — Split and download; each output keeps its original pages unchanged.

## FAQ

### Is Arthize a good PDFtk alternative to split a PDF?

Yes. Splitting a PDF breaks one document into the pieces you need — by page range, by fixed interval, or one file per page — with no quality loss. Arthize does it free with no watermark and deletes the file after the job. PDFtk is excellent for developers automating simple, repeatable PDF tasks from scripts.

### How do I split a PDF into multiple files?

Splitting a PDF breaks one document into the pieces you need — by page range, by fixed interval, or one file per page — with no quality loss. On Arthize it's free with no watermark and processed privately.

### Can I extract just a few pages from a PDF?

Splitting a PDF breaks one document into the pieces you need — by page range, by fixed interval, or one file per page — with no quality loss. On Arthize it's free with no watermark and processed privately.