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TOCBuilder

Effortlessly Create PDF Table of Contents with Ease. Say goodbye to endless scrolling and transform your PDF navigation.

Last updated March 2026

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Overview

TOCBuilder is an Adobe Acrobat plug-in designed to automatically generate professional tables of contents for PDF documents. Whether you are working with lengthy reports, technical manuals, or multi-chapter publications, TOCBuilder transforms navigation by adding a fully linked, customisable table of contents directly within the PDF.

TOCBuilder plug-in generating a table of contents in a PDF document
TOCBuilder plug-in generating a table of contents in a PDF document

Key Features

Powerful tools to create structured, navigable PDF documents.

Automatic Generation

Automatically create a complete table of contents for any PDF file, analysing the document structure to build entries.

Easy Linking

Each TOC entry is automatically linked to its corresponding page, enabling one-click navigation throughout the document.

Customisable Appearance

Control the look and feel of your table of contents, including fonts, styles, indentation, and formatting to match your branding.

Enhanced Navigation

Transform how readers interact with your PDFs by giving them an instant overview of the entire document structure.

Adobe Acrobat Integration

Works as a native Adobe Acrobat plug-in, integrating seamlessly into your existing PDF workflow without additional software.

Professional Output

Produce polished, publication-quality tables of contents that elevate the professionalism of your documents.

Use Cases

TOCBuilder is ideal for anyone working with multi-page PDF documents.

Technical Documentation

Add structured tables of contents to technical manuals, user guides, and specifications for easy reference.

Reports & Proposals

Enhance business reports and proposals with a professional TOC that helps readers find key sections quickly.

Legal & Compliance Documents

Navigate lengthy legal filings, contracts, and compliance documentation with a clickable table of contents.

Publishing & eBooks

Create reader-friendly navigation for digital publications, course materials, and multi-chapter documents.

Resources

Learn more about TOCBuilder and get started today.


System Requirements

Adobe Acrobat

Adobe Acrobat Pro or Standard (DC, 2020, or 2017). Not compatible with Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Operating System

Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit recommended). Both 32-bit and 64-bit Acrobat installations are supported.

Licence

Perpetual licence with free maintenance period. See licence details and upgrade policy.

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Related Products

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Mark and extract PDF pages with ease — a handy companion for navigating large documents alongside your table of contents.

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$149

One-time purchase · includes 1 year of updates · perpetual licence