How to Use Split View

Split View lets you work with two document panes at once, which is useful for side-by-side review, cross-checking revisions, and comparison workflows.

Why Use Split View?

• Compare two versions of a document side by side
• Copy details from one file while editing another
• Review contracts, invoices, and reports faster
• Use the compare panel to highlight differences after OCR

Step-by-Step: Split View Workflow

Step 1: Open Your First Document

Start by loading your first PDF in the editor. This will appear in the left pane when Split View is enabled.

Step 2: Enable Split View

Open Tools in the top toolbar and click Split View. The viewer splits into left and right panes.

Step 3: Activate the Right Pane and Open the Second File

Click inside the right pane to make it active, then use Open file. The active pane has a visible "Active" indicator, so you can see where the file will load.

Step 4: Navigate Each Pane Independently

Scroll, zoom, and change pages in either pane. Click a pane any time to switch the active context for tools and actions.

Step 5: Use Compare (Optional)

In the right options panel, use the Compare section to show differences. For best results, run OCR on all pages in both panes first.

Step 6: Turn Split View Off

Click Tools > Split View again to return to a single document pane.

Tips for Better Comparisons

• Keep versions named clearly: include dates or version numbers in file names.
• Run OCR in both panes: this improves text-based comparison and search.
• Use bookmarks: add anchors in each file to jump between key sections.

Related Guides

• How to OCR a PDF
• How to Use Bookmarks
• How to Use the Edit Text Tool