Add Bookmarks to PDF
Add bookmarks to PDF files so readers can jump straight to each chapter from the sidebar. You see the current outline first and edit it in place.
How to add bookmarks to PDF
Drop your PDF into the box. Existing bookmarks are listed.
Add a bookmark and choose the page it points to.
Rename, drag to reorder, nest under a parent or delete as needed.
Save and download the PDF.
Edit PDF bookmarks you already have
The tool reads the existing outline, so nothing is lost when you open a file that already has bookmarks. Rename a vague entry, point it at a different page, or remove the ones that no longer fit.
Nest bookmarks under a parent to build chapters with sections inside them.
Bookmarks that work in any reader
The bookmarks are saved into the PDF itself, so they appear in the sidebar of every PDF reader, not only here. That makes long manuals and reports far easier to move around. Joining several files into one? Merge PDF first, then add a bookmark at the start of each part. The guide to combining PDF files has tips on ordering.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I add bookmarks to a PDF?
Drop the PDF here, add a bookmark, pick its page and give it a name. Save to download the PDF with the new outline.
Can I edit PDF bookmarks that already exist?
Yes. Existing bookmarks are shown so you can rename, re-target, reorder, nest or delete them.
Can I make nested bookmarks?
Yes. Place a bookmark under another one to create chapters and sub-sections.
Will the bookmarks show in other PDF readers?
Yes. They are stored in the PDF outline, which PDF readers display in their sidebar.
Does adding bookmarks change the pages?
No. Only the outline changes. To change the pages themselves, use Rearrange PDF Pages.