GSplit for Windows

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffJune 9, 2009

Quickly and easily break apart files for emailing or moving across networks with this freeware file splitter, but don't expect split media file pieces to play.

GSpilt installs easily and works as a service from your context menu or through a Mac-like interface. With GSplit, you can simply point to a file and choose to split it. You can set the utility to default to a set number of pieces and specific placement, or have it question you each time. Using the novice-friendly interface is almost as easy. You follow the well-designed menus and answer simple questions. The program gets easier to use every time you split a file. Knitting the pieces back together is the easiest we've seen. The pieces are numbered and you simply execute the first one. Gsplit opens an informational dialog and combines the pieces almost instantly. Since the pieces are self-knitting, you don't need to send GSplit to those receiving your split files.

GSplit breaks apart any type of file, but isn't able to break apart media files into playable pieces. Free, novice friendly, and complex enough for advanced users, GSplit is one of the easiest recommendations we've made.

What’s new in version 3.0.1

Version 3.0.1 includes new Check For Updates feature in Help menu and fixes the bug, splitting by count of lines did not always work fine if the internal memory buffer size was superior to 64kb.

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GENERAL

Release: June 9, 2009

Latest update: June 9, 2009

Version: 3.0.1

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows NT
Windows Vista
Windows 7
Windows XP
Windows 10
Windows 98 SE
Windows 98
Windows 95
Windows 2000
Windows 2003
Windows ME
Windows 8

Additional Requirements: None

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Total Downloads: 122,243

Downloads Last Week: 0

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User Reviews

4/5

26 User Votes

Finally, a file splitter that actually works.
somerandomusername111January 5, 2013
Pros
It works - many of the other ones are either crippled, don't support splitting after X number of lines or they puke on large files. It is fast - took about 1 second to split a 600MB csv file into 6 pieces based on a split every 900,000 lines (I have a fast computer and SSD).
Cons
Instructions are convoluted - I originally thought it didn't support splitting every X number of lines until I stumbled across a site that explained it. I completely overlooked it because their method of splitting every X number of lines is by using the hex ASCII code of 0x0D0x0A. Why not just have an option to split every X number of lines??? This is what happens when programmers/engineers design software. :) It would be nice if it had the option to join text files that didn't already have the gsplit tags in them, for example concatenate 6 csv files into one file. I ended up just using the windows command "type" to do this and it worked fine. For those who care... type filename1.csv >> ourputfile.csv type filename2.csv >> ourputfile.csv ...etc...etc. Of course if I was running Linux, I wouldn't have to spend hours searching for a mediocre app to do all of this because I could do it all from the command prompt (shell), but I digress.
Summary
It splits text files fast. It requires you to include the gsplit tags at the end of the file pieces if you want gsplit to be able to figure out how to put them back together. It is free.
MALWARE HIJACKERS INCLUDED IN DOWNLOAD, BEWARE !
mikemtn55March 24, 2012
Pros
Might be a good program if "Blekko" and "Spam Free" hijackers were not included, even if unchecked during installation.
Cons
HIJACKER MALWARE INCLUDED, BEWARE ... "Blekko" and "Spam Free" hijack your browser and search bar, and change numerous settings, even when unchecked.
Summary
CNET, Get rid of this malware infested download, please !
It worked great for floppy chunks
jgray110February 2, 2012
Pros
it was easy to use and worked great for my floppy project.
Cons
I don't know if it has a complete directory/folder split feature.
Summary
I was having trouble with RW CDs or the CD drive, the project was to get eMachine Windows98 software onto Compaq Vista using Sony USB Floppy Drive so I PKZIP compressed all directories into temp.zip a to z, Gsplit large files small enough for floppy, moved to Vista, Gsplit joined, then used another free good download 7-Zip to extract, not sure if it zips.
If you have to time to waste... use it
lixurion12999September 17, 2011
Pros
You can choose the size of the files for the split-results. To split a large file of several GB is ok by creating an .exe-file to merge the file-pieces again together.
Cons
The software-window is overcharged with a lot of text which is not really making the use efficient. To merge the files afterwards takes at least 10 times longer than the split-operation which made for me this software useless.
Summary
If you can waste your time to get the merge done, then use it. I prefer fast and simple to use software for such a purpose like GF Split & Merge!
Useful once you understand it
digger334November 11, 2010
Pros
it has multiple ways to determine file size splits, and works quickly, and easily in the background.
Cons
I didn't give it 5 stars because it was a bit clumsy to understand how it worked from the initial launch. But once you get that down, I'd say it's a great utility to have for those huge files.
Summary
Not tested fully
aajafferSeptember 17, 2010
Pros
Not tested fully
Cons
Not tested fully
Summary
I splited a file and tried to rejoin by clicking the executing file my norton 2010 said sonar virus warning and removed the execution file. I always belive cnet file virus and spyware free but I dont know what is with it. Cnet to examin
Huge value for the money (free)!
funbobby2001July 8, 2010
Pros
Professional look and feel Did what it was supposed to do FREE!
Cons
The "Add Self-Uniting Functionality" option does not seem to be 100% persistent when saving and loading profiles.
Summary
Can't believe what a polished piece of software this is for being free.
really good and very useful
muthukumaraswamyNovember 14, 2009
Pros
it is simple and works well.
Cons
nothing to say now
Summary
Terrific little utility!
credo81February 18, 2009
Pros
- Simple clean interface - Light on system resources - Ease of use - Does what it claims
Cons
Absolutey None!
Summary
For such a tiny software, GSplit packs a real punch! Install took just under a minute on my single core processor. The tabs on the left make the interface really easy to use even for novices. And most importantly, it's really fast! I split a 2.3GB file into 5 manageable pieces including a self expanding exe in just 4 and a half minutes!! Almost a 100,000 downloads and not a single comment??!! I totally recommend this little gem.<br /><br /><span class='notifyMsg'> Updated </span>on Feb 18, 2009<p/>Ok sorry about the last comment on no reviews yet. The page hadn't loaded properly for some reason.
Could not split a 7 GB file
Tomas EklundAugust 8, 2008
Pros
Free. Many options. Polished interface.
Cons
Even though the interface was pretty nice, it took some time (by trial and error) to understand. I only gave GSplit one shot and since it did not manage to split a 7 GB file into parts for burning onto two single layer DVDs I had to uninstall it. I got some strange "no access" error. I tried four times before giving up. WinRar, however, was able to split the file into parts with no problem.
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Developer’s Description

Split your large files and create a self-uniting executable file.