I’ve got a 60-page scanned report that needs to go to my supervisor by 5pm today, and the email server rejects anything over 10 MB. I need it cut into two separate halves so each part goes through, but I’m on a shared office computer and can’t install anything new. Time is running out.
I agree, that deadline pressure is annoying. Honestly, I would open the PDF in Chrome or Edge and use the print to PDF option. In the print dialog, set pages 1 to 30 and save, then repeat with pages 31 to 60. To be fair, if one half is still over 10 MB, split again into smaller ranges. That avoids installing anything on the shared computer.
Use the browser since you can’t install anything.
- Open PDF24 Tools and pick Split PDF.
- Upload the report and split after page 30.
- Download both files and check sizes.
If either half is still over 10 MB, run Compress PDF on that half once. Scanned pages bloat fast.
Open the PDF in Chrome, press Ctrl+P, choose “Save as PDF” and print pages 1-30, then repeat for 31-60. Check both file sizes before emailing, and avoid online splitters if the report contains confidential information.
Open the PDF in Chrome or Edge, choose Print, select “Save as PDF,” and save pages 1-30, then repeat for pages 31-60. Check both file sizes before emailing, since scanned pages may not divide evenly by size. Honestly, avoid uploading a work report anywhere unless your office permits it.
@guitar_mouse gives great advice, I don’t upload client contracts online either. That browser print trick is a lifesaver when files get to big, just keep an eye out because it can sometimes shift your margins. What kind of shared computer are you working on?
@cameron2002 Splitting after page 30 works, and PDF24 is fine if the office allows uploads. Just keep a backup copy of the original before you touch anything. Printing to PDF re-renders scans, so the text can go a bit soft, and check both halves are under 10 MB before you send.