Super Easy Guide to Split ISO File into Small Parts

When ripping a large ISO video file with hours from DVD, have you ever wondered how to split or cut it into several small pieces in order for easy management? You know, dealing with large video files is somewhat cumbersome. To prevent trouble, the foolproof way is to split ISO into separate clips. Here are 2 fast and loss-free solutions to help you. Read on and on until the splitting thing gets done with satisfaction.

Part 1. How to Split a DVD ISO File with Joyoshare Video Cutter

Already famous for cutting function, Joyoshare Video Cutter is a decent option for you to split your large ISO files at 60X terrific speed in 100% original quality. It also allows you to use it on Windows and Mac computers.

More than that, this tool not only cuts ISO to remove the sections you don't want but also converts ISO to a new format you like, including MP4, DVD-Video, 4K, MOV, MKV, DivX, MPEG, ASF, AVI, WMV, MP3, AAC, MKA, etc. In addition, it also has the ability to edit video from ISO file by adding watermark, special effect, subtitle, audio, etc.

 

Step 1: Run the program and import an ISO file

Go to the download page to officially finish the Joyoshare Video Cutter installation. Next, you can launch it on your computer and add an ISO file by clicking the "Open" button or straightforward dragging it to the main interface.

 

Step 2: Set output format and splitting mode

After pressing on the "Format" panel, you will be taken into a pop-up window, from where you can see two modes, high-speed and encoded separately. Think clearly about your needs. If you just have to do the simple cutting, splitting, and merging operations, make the first lossless high-speed mode chosen. If you'd like to edit your loaded video from an ISO file, the second encoding mode is better. Once the mode is decided, go on to select an output format. You can further change resolution, codec, sample rate, and more (encoding mode only).

Step 3: Start to cut and split ISO video

Go back to the main interface and set down to splitting your large ISO file into small parts. For the first method, you can play to watch it in the preview window and split where the playhead stays by clicking the "Set Segment Start Time" and "Set Segment End Time" buttons. For the second method, you can move the yellow slider to keep the area you want. For the third method, you should key in the exact time on both Start Time and End Time to set intervals.

 

Note: To make all splitting pieces combined together, you can simply tick "Merge Segments" option located in the lower-left corner. Then click on "Start" to finishing splitting and joining ISO.

Step 4: Edit ISO file (optional)

In case you select encoding mode, you are allowed to editing ISO files. Before start conversion, go to the "Edit" button in the lower right corner of the main screen. On the pop-up edit window, you can access to "Trim", "Adjust", "Effect", "Watermark", "Subtitle" and "Audio" sections to enhance the file.

 

Part 2. Tips to Split ISO File by Using WinRAR

Not a few users are looking for a way to use WinRAR to split bootable ISO files. If you have such a need, the following steps are just right for you. However, it will not help to get rid of some sections from your ISO file but just split your file to CDs/DVDs.

Step 1: Download WinRAR on your browser and complete installation on your computer;

Step 2: Get your ISO file ready and right-click it to choose "Add to Archive" from WinRAR interface;

Step 3: You can click "DVD + R" to split ISO to DVDs or alternatively use "CD700" to split ISO to CDs;

Step 4: Continue to set the compression, save default settings as RAR and now tap on "OK" to split ISO.

For more info, please visit the source page:

https://www.joyoshare.com/video-cutting/split-iso.html