Split DOCX by headings

Split a DOCX into documents at top-level headings.

Local processing · Nothing is uploaded · 10 MB per file / 25 MB total

Input & settings

Choose source files

Drop files here. One file per operation.

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No extra settings are needed.

Result

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How to use

Choose the source file, review settings, process, then inspect and download the result.

Limits and behavior

Exports one DOCX per Heading 1 section plus any preamble in a ZIP. Paragraph text and heading levels are retained; images/tables/styles are not reproduced. Local processing. Maximum 10 MB per file, 25 MB total; expanded ZIP contents at most 50 MB and 2,000 entries. Spreadsheet limit: 10,000 cells and 2,000 rows per sheet. Macros are never executed. Originals are unchanged. Cancellation stops active PDF renders and discards stale results; a synchronous library step finishes before the browser can handle cancellation.

Create separate DOCX documents from heading sections

Use top-level headings in an existing DOCX to divide a longer document into smaller files. Useful for separating chapters or sections.

Will this tool split a file with no heading styles?

It relies on recognized top-level headings. Documents without compatible heading structure may need formatting first.

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