PDF Processing File Splitting

PDF Splitting

Split PDFs into page ranges, ZIP archives, or private files

What can this API do?

Predictable page ranges

Split a PDF into ordered parts using a configurable number of pages per file.

Upload or URL input

Submit a PDF file or a publicly accessible PDF URL.

Individual files or ZIP

Receive separate PDF parts or package all parts in one ZIP archive.

Public or private delivery

Choose direct public links or controlled private-file downloads.

Stable file ordering

Keep generated parts in source-page order for reliable document workflows.

Document preparation

Prepare large PDFs for review, distribution, archiving, or downstream processing.

API Document

HTTP Protocol:HTTPS

HTTP Method:POST

HTTP Endpoint:https://api.gugudata.io/v1/imagerecognition/pdf-splitter

Response Type:application/json; charset=utf-8

DEMO Endpoint:https://api.gugudata.io/v1/imagerecognition/pdf-splitter/demo

Live Demo:Try Interactive Demo

Postman Collection:Run in Postman

API Request Parameters

Name	Type	Is Required	Default Value	Remark
appkey	string	true	YOUR_APPKEY	API key used to authenticate the request.
file	file	false		A PDF upload. Provide exactly one of file or file_url. Maximum 20 MiB and 100 pages.
file_url	string	false	https://storage.gugudata.io/pdf/demo.pdf	A public HTTP or HTTPS PDF URL. Provide exactly one of file or file_url.
page_size	integer	false	100	Pages per output PDF, from 1 to 100.
is_zip	boolean	false	true	Return one ZIP archive when true, or individual PDF files when false.
storage	string	false	public	Use public for direct download URLs or private for controlled downloads.

API Response Parameters

Name	Type	Remark
dataStatus.requestParameter	string	Privacy-safe summary of the normalized request.
dataStatus.statusCode	integer	Application-level status code.
dataStatus.statusDescription	string	Human-readable application status message.
dataStatus.responseDateTime	string	Time at which the response was generated.
dataStatus.dataTotalCount	integer	Number of matching or returned records for this request.
data.uuid	string	Identifier for this split result.
data.num_files	integer	Number of logical PDF parts created.
data.pdf_files	array<string>	Public download URLs. Empty in private storage mode.
data.storage	string	The selected storage mode when private output is used.
data.files	array<object>	Private file references for controlled downloads.
data.files[].file_id	string	Private file identifier used to create a temporary download link.
data.files[].file_name	string	Generated output file name.
data.files[].content_type	string	Generated file media type.
data.files[].size_bytes	integer	Generated file size in bytes.
data.files[].index	integer	Stable output order.

API Response Status Codes

Status Code	Explanation of Status Code	Remarks
200	Request processed successfully.	Some endpoints expose a separate application-level status field in the response body, such as `dataStatus.statusCode`.
400	Invalid request parameters or request format.	Check required fields, data types, and request body format.
401	Missing or unknown application key.	Provide a valid `appkey` with the request.
403	The application key is recognized but access is not allowed.	The key may be expired, inactive, or not permitted for the requested API.
429	Request rate or trial usage limit exceeded.	Reduce request frequency and retry with backoff. If a trial allowance is exhausted, check Trial Keys for remaining requests and subscribe to continue.
500	Internal service error.	Retry later or contact support if the error persists.
503	Upstream service unavailable.	Retry later; the requested upstream dependency is temporarily unavailable.

Remote MCP

AI client access

Use this API through GuGuData Remote MCP

Connect your AI client once, authorize in the browser, and the client can use the GuGuData API tools available to your account. You do not need to paste an appkey into the MCP client.

Endpoint https://mcp.gugudata.io/mcp

Open MCP Guide

Generic MCP configuration

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gugudata": {
      "url": "https://mcp.gugudata.io/mcp",
      "transportType": "streamable-http"
    }
  }
}

Code Snippets

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Plan and usage

Common questions about request limits, trials, renewal, and cancellation.

What does the 5 requests per second limit mean?

It is a request-rate limit, not a concurrency allowance. Keep your request rate at or below 5 per second. If the service returns a rate-limit response, reduce the frequency and retry with backoff.

Is total paid usage limited?

There is no total request cap during an active paid subscription and no usage-based overage charge.

How does the free trial work?

Each account can receive a limited trial key. Requests are shared across APIs in the same category. Check Trial Keys for the exact allowance and remaining requests.

How do renewal and cancellation work?

The plan renews annually until canceled. Manage or cancel the renewal from Dashboard → Orders & Billing. Access continues through the paid period after cancellation. See the Terms of Service for the current refund policy. If the billing portal is unavailable, contact support.