How to Split Scanned Book Pages in Half

When you scan or photograph an open book, each image usually captures two pages side by side. That is awkward to read on a phone and prints poorly. Splitting each scan down the middle gives you proper single pages.

How to split pages in half

1. Open Split PDF Pages in Half.
2. Select your scanned PDF.
3. Choose how to split the pages.
4. Download the PDF with single pages.

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Best uses

• Scanned books, notebooks and magazines.
• Two-page spreads from brochures and catalogues.
• Sheets that were printed 2-up and scanned.

Tips for better book scans

• Keep the book’s spine in the centre of each scan so the split lands in the gutter.
• Press the book flat to reduce curved text near the spine.
• After splitting, remove dark edges with Crop PDF.
• If the file is large, finish with Compress PDF.

Respect copyright

Scanning books for your own study is common, but sharing scanned copies of copyrighted books may not be allowed. Check the rules in your country.

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