Two connected sketchnotes generated from one long document, shown side by side with download options.
Real output · VisualNote AI
FeaturesMay 30, 2026·6 min read

Split: Turn a Long PDF Into a Set of Connected Visuals

Some sources are just too dense for a single image — a 20-page PDF, a long-form article, a whole chapter. Split breaks them into a series of connected sections, and turns each one into its own sketchnote. One document in, a set of shareable visuals out.

1 source
PDF, article, or text
2–10
Connected sections
Read in order
Like visual chapters

A great sketchnote fits one idea on one page. But real source material — a research paper, a course chapter, a meeting brief — rarely fits one page. Cram it into a single image and you get a wall of tiny text. That's the problem Split solves: instead of one overloaded visual, you get a clean series, each part covering a distinct section, read in order.

Step 1 — Choose how many parts

In the generator, the “Split into a multi-part summary” control lets you pick how many sections to break your source into. Two for a short article, up to ten for a long document — each part will become its own image.

The Split control in the generator, with a row of buttons to pick how many parts to divide the content into.
Pick 2–10 parts

Step 2 — The AI splits and structures the text

Paste your text or upload a PDF and Split reads the whole thing, then divides it into self-contained sections — in reading order, with no gaps and no overlap. Each section comes back as clean, formatted text: headline, sub-themes, and supporting points. You can edit any part before generating, and there's a Simple or Detailed depth toggle depending on how much explanation you want.

The first split section shown as editable, formatted text alongside a live preview.
The structured text of a split section, with headings, bold key terms, and bullet points.

Step 3 — Each part becomes its own visual

Hit generate and every section is rendered into its own sketchnote in your chosen style. The result is a set of connected visuals you can download, copy, or view full screen — individually or all at once. A whole document, summarized at a glance.

Two finished sketchnotes generated from one document, side by side, each with download, copy, and full-screen actions.
Download all, or grab them one by one

One long source in, a connected series of visuals out — read in order, like the chapters of a visual summary.

How to use it

1

Add your content

Paste long text, upload a PDF, or summarize a link as usual.

2

Open the split control

Under the source, pick how many parts to divide it into (2–10).

3

Review the sections

The AI returns formatted, editable sections. Tweak any text, switch between Simple and Detailed depth.

4

Generate all

Each section renders into its own sketchnote in your selected style — concurrently.

5

Save the set

Download each part, copy to clipboard, view full screen, or use Download all.

Frequently asked questions

How many parts can I create?

Between 2 and 10, depending on your plan. Each part becomes its own image.

Can I edit the text before generating?

Yes — every section comes back as editable text with a live preview. Adjust anything before rendering.

What's the difference between Simple and Detailed?

Simple keeps each section concise; Detailed adds more explanation and supporting detail. It's a single toggle.

Does it work with PDFs and links?

Yes — paste text, upload a PDF, or summarize a link, then split any of them.

Ready to try it? Open the generator and look for the “Split into a multi-part summary” control under your source.

Skip the reading. See yours visualised.

Drop in your notes or a PDF — first generation is free, no card.

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