Clean a PDF

Produce a 'sanitized' version by removing/neutralizing sensitive elements (metadata, actions, annotations…). Everything is done locally in your browser.

Import a PDF

Choose a PDF to clean (sanitize).

No upload: your files remain on your device.

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Use cases

Share a PDF securelyRemove what can leak (metadata, tracking links, actions) before public or external sending.
Security hygieneNeutralize potentially dangerous features (JavaScript, automatic actions, embedded files).
Prepare for distributionProduce a 'clean' version for web publication, client support, or legal deposit.
Internal complianceApply a standardized cleaning policy in a pipeline (CI/CD) before archiving.

What you get

A sanitized PDF (according to options) preserving the main visual content.

A report listing detected and removed/neutralized items (metadata, actions, attachments, annotations, etc.).

Limits and points of attention

Sanitizing may remove useful features (interactive forms, bookmarks, annotations) depending on the configuration.
This is not an antivirus: a PDF can remain dangerous through reader vulnerabilities. Also use an appropriate security chain.
Cleaning data "in the image" (e.g., scan) is not possible without additional processing (OCR/redaction).

Frequently asked questions

Is the result visually identical?

Often yes, but some interactive elements may disappear. Check the sanitized version before distribution.

Does it remove metadata?

Yes, generally this is a key objective. To verify, use "PDF Metadata → JSON" before/after.

Does it remove links?

Depending on the option: links are often annotations. The report indicates what has been kept or removed.

Tip

For public distribution, apply the rule "inspect → sanitize → re-inspect": metadata/links/attachments before and after sanitization.