Quick Summary: Split By Bookmarks
Extract chapters to separate documents based on the bookmarks in the table of contents Siliph's Split By Bookmarks is a free in-browser PDF utility featuring a built-in AI assistant to optimize formatting, suggest settings, and answer compliance questions.
What does Split By Bookmarks do?
Split by Bookmarks divides one PDF at every bookmark or outline entry, producing separate files named after each section—chapters, invoices, or client matters.
When to use Split By Bookmarks
- A large PDF must be divided into smaller parts
- You only need specific page ranges from a document
- Email or portal limits require smaller files
Long annual reports, bundled bank statements, and compiled legal binders often include a table of contents with PDF bookmarks already set. Splitting on those markers is faster than manually typing page ranges for each chapter.
Siliph Split by Bookmarks reads the document outline in the browser-backed engine and exports one PDF per top-level bookmark by default. Nested bookmarks can be included when you need finer granularity, such as splitting a tax workbook by worksheet.
Output filenames inherit bookmark titles where possible, which keeps downstream filing consistent in SharePoint, Google Drive, or local matter folders. Each child file remains a standard PDF compatible with Adobe Reader and mobile viewers.
Encrypted uploads protect multi-client bundles during splitting. Files auto-delete within two hours on the free plan, and bookmark splitting requires no Siliph account to try on a sample document.
If bookmarks are missing, use Split by Text or manual range Split PDF instead; run Create Bookmarks first when you want to define sections before splitting.
Siliph split tools divide PDFs by range, bookmark, size, or text trigger entirely in the browser with encrypted transfers at each step. Generated parts are auto-deleted within two hours on the free plan, and splitting starts immediately without signup.
How Split By Bookmarks works
This interactive preview demonstrates the interface layout and processing controls you will find in our workspace above. Everything is designed to be fast, responsive, and completely secure.
Document splits automatically at specified boundaries into distinct downloads.
How to use Split By Bookmarks online — step by step
Follow these detailed steps to complete your task securely in the cloud.
Upload document
Select the PDF file you wish to divide or split.
Choose split rules
Select your splitting rule: extract pages, split by ranges, split in half, or split by file size.
Mark split points
Specify ranges (e.g., pages 1-3) or visually select splitting boundaries on the page layout.
Download split pages
Download separated files immediately or as a bundled ZIP package.
Key Features & Benefits of Split By Bookmarks
Discover why thousands of professionals trust Siliph for fast, high-quality document editing and conversion.
AI Tool Assistant
Built-in AI suggests optimal settings and answers questions for every PDF tool.
Precision Page Ranges
Extract chapters, split specific page numbers, or separate sections using Split By Bookmarks.
Bulk Single Extraction
Extract all pages into individual standalone PDF files in a single click.
Split by Size Limits
Automatically split large files into parts that match specific size limits.
Frequently asked questions about Split By Bookmarks
If your PDF document contains bookmarks or an outline table of contents (TOC), this tool splits the file at each bookmark location. Each chapter or section is saved as a separate PDF, named after the bookmark title.
If the PDF doesn't have an internal outline structure, the tool won't detect split points. You will be prompted to split the PDF by page ranges instead.
Yes. Every Siliph tool includes AI Tool Assistant. Describe your goal — for example SSC photo under 50KB, merge documents in order, or redact Aadhaar numbers — and AI recommends the best settings. You can also ask follow-up questions before processing.
Yes. Siliph lets you use Split By Bookmarks for free. The free plan includes 3 tasks per hour with files up to 50 MB or 50 pages. Paid plans remove these limits and add priority processing.
Yes. Files are transferred over an encrypted HTTPS connection, processed automatically without human access, and deleted from our servers within 2 hours on the free plan.
No. Split By Bookmarks runs entirely in your web browser and works on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iOS. There is nothing to download or install.
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