Edit PDF Bookmarks and Table of Contents

Long PDFs are hard to read without a clear outline. With PDFMax you can edit the bookmarks (the navigation pane on the left) of any PDF straight in your browser. Add new bookmarks, rename or delete old ones, reorder them and nest them into a clean, clickable table of contents that jumps readers to the right page. It works the same on phone, tablet and desktop, with no signup and nothing to install. Open your file, fix the outline, and download a PDF that is easy to navigate, all in a few minutes and completely free.

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How to edit PDF bookmarks

  1. Upload your PDFOpen the Edit PDF Bookmarks tool and select the PDF whose bookmarks or table of contents you want to change.
  2. Edit the outlineAdd new bookmarks, rename or remove existing ones, drag to reorder, and nest items to set the page each bookmark points to.
  3. Organize the table of contentsArrange bookmarks into a clear hierarchy so readers can jump to any section from the navigation pane.
  4. Download your PDFSave the file and download your PDF with the updated, clickable bookmarks ready to share.
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Frequently asked questions

Is editing PDF bookmarks free?
Yes. Editing bookmarks and the table of contents in PDFMax is completely free. There is no signup, no subscription and no watermark on your file.
Is it safe and private?
Your PDF is only used to update its bookmarks and is not shared with anyone. There is no account to create, so you can edit a document and download it without leaving personal details.
Will editing bookmarks change the pages or quality?
No. Bookmarks are just the navigation outline. The text, images, layout and quality of every page stay exactly the same, only the outline that points to those pages changes.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes. The tool runs in your browser, so you can edit PDF bookmarks on a phone, tablet or computer without installing any app.
Are there file size or usage limits?
There is nothing to install and no account, so you can edit bookmarks in your PDFs whenever you need. Very large files may take a little longer to process in the browser.
What is the difference between bookmarks and a table of contents?
Bookmarks are the clickable outline shown in the navigation pane that jump to a page. A table of contents is the same structure organized into levels, and this tool lets you build and edit both.