Split PDF by Bookmarks Online Free
Split PDF by bookmarks: one file per chapter, named for you.
- No upload
- Named files
- No sign-up
- Chapters or sections
Split PDF by bookmarks to break a manual, a thesis, a report or a bundle of documents into one file per chapter. The tool reads the bookmarks already in the PDF, cuts at each one and names every file after its bookmark. Nothing is uploaded.
How to Split PDF by Bookmarks
The splits are set for you as soon as the file opens.
Choose your PDF
Click Choose PDF file or drop a PDF with bookmarks on the tool above.
Check the chapters
Each group of pages is labelled with its bookmark. Choose Second-level bookmarks too for smaller parts, or click the scissors to change a split. Click Split PDF.
Download the files
Download them all in one ZIP, or save each chapter on its own.
What Are PDF Bookmarks?
Bookmarks, also called the outline, are the clickable table of contents in the side panel of a PDF reader. Word, Google Docs and most publishing tools create them from headings.
Because each bookmark points to the page where a chapter starts, they are the natural place to cut a long PDF. When you split PDF by bookmarks, every file starts at a bookmark and is named after it, such as 03-payslips.pdf.
If a PDF has no bookmarks, the tool tells you, and you can add them with Add bookmarks to PDF.
Chapters
Top-level bookmarks.
Sections
Second-level bookmarks too.
Named files
Numbered and named after each bookmark.
Every Chapter Labelled
Pages in the same file share a colour and the chapter name.
Split PDF by Bookmarks Without Uploading
TickPDF splits your document inside your own browser tab, so manuals, theses and contracts never leave your device.
There is no account and no copy on our side.
- 0files uploadedYour PDF stays on your device.
- 0copies keptWe never see your pages.
- 0accounts neededOpen the page and start.
Works on iPhone, Android or Computer
- Windows
- Mac
- Linux
- Chromebook
- iPhone
- iPad
- Android
Open this page in your phone's browser, choose the PDF and tap Split PDF.
It works the same on Windows, Mac, Linux and Chromebook, with nothing to install.
Long Documents Made Manageable
People split PDF by bookmarks to share just the part someone needs.
Theses and books
One file per chapter for review.
Manuals
Send only the relevant section.
Document bundles
Separate the documents in a pack.
Reports
Sections for different teams.
Course packs
A file for each week.
Legal bundles
Exhibits as separate files.
Tips for Splitting by Chapter
- No bookmarks?Add them first with Add bookmarks to PDF.
- Fine-tuneClick the scissors to add or remove a split.
- Sections tooChoose second-level bookmarks for smaller parts.
- By size insteadUse Split by size for email limits.
- Put back togetherMerge PDF joins the chapters again.
- Keep the originalYour original PDF is not changed.
More PDF Tools
They all run in the same private editor.
Add bookmarks
Make chapters easy to find.
Split PDF
Cut a PDF wherever you want.
Split by text
New file at each heading.
Split by size
Files under an email limit.
Merge PDF
Join files into one document.
Extract PDF pages
Save some pages as a new PDF.
Split PDF by Bookmarks: Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to what people ask about splitting by chapter.
How do I split a PDF by bookmarks?
Choose your PDF at the top of this page. The tool reads its bookmarks and splits it at each chapter. Click Split PDF and download one file per bookmark, named after it.
Can I split a PDF by bookmarks for free?
Yes. The free plan works on PDFs up to 50 pages and 20 MB, with 3 downloads a day, no account and no watermark. TickPDF Pro removes these limits.
Can I split a PDF by bookmarks online?
Yes. The tool runs in your web browser on Windows, Mac, Linux and Chromebook, with nothing to install. Open your PDF at the top of this page to start.
How do I split a PDF by bookmarks on my phone?
Open this page in your phone's browser, choose the PDF and tap Split PDF. There is no app to install.
Can I split a PDF by bookmarks without Adobe Acrobat?
Yes. You do not need Acrobat or any other software. The tool runs in your browser, and the new PDF opens in Acrobat, Preview, Chrome and every other PDF reader.
Is it safe to split a PDF by bookmarks online?
Yes. Your PDF is not uploaded. It is opened and processed inside your browser tab and never sent to our servers, so nobody else sees it. Close the tab and nothing is left behind.
What if my PDF has no bookmarks?
The tool tells you. Use Split PDF to choose the split points yourself, or Add bookmarks to PDF to create them first.
What is the easiest way to split a PDF by bookmarks?
Open the PDF above and click Split PDF. Top-level bookmarks are used as chapters; choose second-level bookmarks too for smaller parts.
Ready to Split by Chapter?
No account, no upload and no watermark: choose your PDF at the top of this page.
Open the toolTickPDF splits your document on your own device. Choose your file and split PDF by bookmarks today.