#882·bentopdf

(Bug) Compress (Condense) removes TOC links

Author: odjboCreated Sep 17, 2026Updated Sep 17, 2026
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Description

The documentation says that, when PDFs are compressed using the Condense mode: "The PDF stays fully functional -- ... links keep working." I've tested several PDFs, and this is true for URLs (they are preserved), but it is not true for table-of-contents links that point to pages within the PDF (they are stripped), regardless of which Condense settings are used. Attached is an example: an original-source PDF (with TOC links), and the same PDF post-compression via Condense (with no TOC links).

ASPO_2015-_20150701 (condensed).pdf ASPO_2015-_20150701 (original source).pdf

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Start with source PDF that contains TOC links.
  2. Drag source PDF into compress tool.
  3. Select Condense method. Select any combination of custom settings (default, or check/uncheck any options).
  4. Once complete, download condensed PDF.
  5. The URLs remain, but all TOC links are stripped.

Console Logs

bash
Completes normally. No errors.

Sample PDF or File

Files attached above in Description field.

Browser

Other

Browser Version

Vivaldi version 8.2.4133.64 (Official Build) (arm64)

Operating System

macOS

BentoPDF Version

2.8.8

Additional Context

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