Sanitize a PDF
Strip JavaScript, embedded files, and hidden metadata.
Drop a PDF to sanitize
Processed on our secure server, then deleted right away.
Sanitize a PDF by removing hidden and potentially unsafe content: embedded JavaScript, attached files, tracking metadata, and external links. This is useful before sharing a document publicly or accepting one from an unknown source. Your file is processed securely and deleted right after.
How to sanitize pdf
- 1Upload the PDF you want to clean.
- 2Choose what to remove (JavaScript, embedded files, metadata, links).
- 3We strip the selected content.
- 4Download the sanitized PDF.
Frequently asked questions
Why sanitize a PDF?
PDFs can carry hidden JavaScript, attached files, and metadata that reveal information or run code. Sanitizing removes those so the file is safer to share or open.
Does it change how the PDF looks?
No. Your visible pages stay the same. Only hidden or non-visible content is removed.
Is my file kept?
No. It is processed on our secure server and deleted immediately after.
Is it free?
Yes, sanitizing PDFs is free.