• READY
  • ACTIVE
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  • HUMAN

How to split PDF documents with your AI agent

Connect iLovePDF to your agent to pull specific pages out of a single document. You just tell the AI which pages you want, and it handles the extraction.

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Short answer

How can I split a PDF using my AI?

Tell your agent which page numbers or ranges you need from a PDF file. The AI will process the request and provide a download link for the new, smaller files. You'll get individual documents for every range you specify.

The results of your request.

Where your files land.

Once you give the command, the AI manages the heavy lifting.

READY

New split files

The AI finishes the extraction and gives you a direct link to download your new, separate PDF documents.

ACTIVE

Processing status

While the PDF is being sliced, your agent monitors the task progress so you aren't left guessing.

INPUT

Page selections

The AI interprets your natural language instructions to identify exactly which pages belong in which new file.

HUMAN

Final review

You decide if the split ranges are correct and choose which files to keep or discard after downloading.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI translates your instructions into specific file operations.

  1. Initiate extraction

    The agent takes your page range instructions and starts the splitting process on the source file.

    start_pdf_task

  2. Track progress

    The AI checks back on the task to see if the PDF slicing is finished or still running.

    get_task_status

  3. Fetch files

    Once the task hits 100%, the AI grabs the specific URL needed to download your new documents.

    get_pdf_download_link

  4. Deliver links

    The agent presents the download links directly in your chat interface for easy access.

    get_pdf_download_link

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the splitting task.

Starting points

Replace the bracketed text with your actual file names and the specific page numbers you need.

iLovePDF Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_xLyA77jOSOzSYGOZ5wq7G8BeVx9xRwFCLZnGf6uK/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — iLovePDF capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ilovepdf-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_xLyA77jOSOzSYGOZ5wq7G8BeVx9xRwFCLZnGf6uK/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Split [filename.pdf] into two files: pages 1-5 and pages 6-10.

  • Extract only pages 12 through 15 from [report.pdf] and save it as a new file.

  • I need to separate [document.pdf] into individual pages for every single page in the file.

  • Take [contract.pdf] and pull out just the first 3 pages into a new PDF.

  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Start here

Connect iLovePDF once, then ask.

Click the link to connect your account. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start splitting files immediately in your preferred AI client.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI merge PDFs instead of splitting them?

    No. This specific task is designed only for splitting and extracting page ranges.

  • 02

    Will the AI delete my original PDF?

    No. The AI only reads the file to create new versions; it does not modify or delete your source document.

  • 03

    Does the AI decide which pages are important?

    No. The AI only follows the specific page ranges you provide in your prompt.

  • 04

    Can I ask the AI to edit the text inside the PDF?

    No. The AI can only extract or split pages, not change the actual content or text within the document.

  • 05

    How do I get the files after the AI finishes?

    The AI will provide a download link for the newly created files once the task is complete.

  • More questions about iLovePDF? The Connector page answers them. See everything the iLovePDF Connector can do

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