Edit PDF Bookmarks and Outlines

Build a clickable table of contents for reports, manuals, and closing binders.

How to edit PDF bookmarks

  1. Open the PDF: Drop a file that needs an outline or already has bookmarks.
  2. Edit the outline: Add, rename, nest, or reorder bookmark entries to match the document.
  3. Save: Export a PDF whose sidebar outline matches the structure you set.

Why this tool

  • Nested outlines: Group chapters and subsections the way a reader expects.
  • No server round-trip: Bookmark edits are catalog changes made locally.

Frequently asked questions

Do bookmarks change the page content?

No. Bookmarks are navigation. Page artwork stays the same.

Will every PDF reader show them?

Most desktop readers show the outline pane. Some mobile viewers hide it until you open bookmarks.