# Split PDF by Bookmark for journalists

_Updated July 2026 · Arthize · https://arthize.com/for/journalists/split-by-bookmark_

Arthize lets journalists and newsrooms split a PDF by bookmarks in a private workspace — free, with no watermark. Splitting by bookmark divides a document at its chapter or section markers, producing one file per bookmarked section automatically.

## Why journalists split a PDF by bookmarks

A journalist OCRs a scanned document dump so it's searchable, extracts key tables into a spreadsheet, and redacts a source's identifying details plus metadata before publishing.

**Built for FOIA releases.** Whether it's FOIA releases, leaked documents, reports, Arthize's split pdf by bookmark keeps the work inside your private workspace. Source protection is paramount; documents must be handled privately and metadata stripped before publishing.

## What matters when you split a PDF by bookmarks

Splitting by bookmark uses the document's own structure to define the cuts.

It saves counting page ranges for chaptered documents.

Each section becomes its own file.

## How to split a PDF by bookmarks

1. **Open the split tool** — Sign in and open the Split tool.
2. **Add your PDF** — Upload a bookmarked document.
3. **Split by bookmark** — Arthize cuts the file at each top-level bookmark.
4. **Download** — Get one file per section.

## FAQ

### How do journalists split a PDF by bookmarks for free?

Splitting by bookmark divides a document at its chapter or section markers, producing one file per bookmarked section automatically. On Arthize it's free with no watermark, and the file is deleted after the job — which is why journalists and newsrooms can use it for FOIA releases without a confidentiality risk.

### Is it private to split a PDF by bookmarks sensitive FOIA releases?

Yes. Source protection is paramount; documents must be handled privately and metadata stripped before publishing. Files are processed inside your private Arthize workspace and deleted after the job.

### How do I split a PDF by its bookmarks?

Splitting by bookmark divides a document at its chapter or section markers, producing one file per bookmarked section automatically. On Arthize it's free with no watermark and processed privately.

### Can I get one file per chapter automatically?

Splitting by bookmark divides a document at its chapter or section markers, producing one file per bookmarked section automatically. On Arthize it's free with no watermark and processed privately.