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A PDF cleaning tool that removes metadata, annotations, and unnecessary data to reduce file size and protect your privacy.
Choose filesUpload PDF File
PDF (Supported formats: .pdf)
Max 2.5 MB
Upload files and configure options, then click start processing
Overview
Understand what the tool solves, how it works, and the boundaries of its data.
This tool lets you choose which supported elements to remove from a PDF: JavaScript actions, embedded files, XMP metadata, document information metadata, links, and fonts. The first two options are selected by default; the remaining options can be chosen as needed. Upload one PDF, set the options, process it, and download the resulting PDF.
Sanitizing selected document structures is different from redacting words or images that are visibly printed on a page. A cleanup pass also does not certify that a file is free of malware, hidden content, or every possible privacy risk.
Guide
Follow the workflow and verify inputs and outputs with practical examples.
Select a PDF file. The configured maximum file size is 2.5 MB.
Review each checkbox before processing. JavaScript actions and embedded files are selected by default; metadata, links, and fonts are optional selections.
Process the file and download the sanitized PDF when it is ready.
Open the output in a PDF reader and inspect the pages, links, fonts, and document properties that matter to your task.
Removing links can affect navigation, while removing fonts may change how text appears or renders. Metadata removal affects document properties rather than text visibly printed in the page content. Keep an untouched copy if you may need the original structure.
Use cases
See how the tool fits into real work and everyday tasks.
Choose metadata removal when you want to strip selected document properties before sharing, then inspect the exported file’s properties yourself.
Use the relevant options to remove embedded files or JavaScript actions from a copy. Check the resulting document and do not assume these choices prove the entire file is harmless.
Q&A
Find concise answers to common questions and confusing cases.
No. Visible text needs a redaction workflow that removes the content, not just a metadata or embedded-object cleanup. Verify the final file after redaction.
No. Removing selected structures is not a malware scan or comprehensive security audit.
Only when appropriate for your use. Removing fonts may alter rendering, and removing links removes clickable navigation. Review the output after choosing either option.
Notes
Review scope, result limitations, and important precautions before use.
Keep the original if you need to compare or restore document behavior. For sensitive disclosures, use a purpose-built redaction process for visible content and verify the final PDF. This tool removes only the selected supported elements and does not certify complete privacy or security.
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