Sanitise PDF
Sanitise PDF to remove unsafe content: strip JavaScript, embedded files and links from your document. Free, fast, secure and no sign-up required.
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Strip JavaScript, links and embedded files.
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Sanitise a PDF to remove hidden risks before you share or archive it. This online PDF cleaner strips embedded JavaScript, auto-run actions, attached files and external links that can carry malware or leak data. Ideal for vetting documents from email or the web, or for cleaning files before forwarding them to clients and colleagues. Your PDF is processed quickly on a secure server, with no sign-up and no watermark added.
How to Sanitise PDF
- Upload the PDF you want to sanitise.
- Choose which unsafe elements to remove, such as scripts, attachments, and links.
- Run the cleanup and download your safe, sanitised PDF.
Frequently asked questions
Is this PDF sanitiser free to use?
Yes, sanitising your PDF is completely free with no sign-up, no account and no hidden charges. You can clean as many documents as you need, one after another.
Are my files secure during processing?
Your PDF is uploaded over an encrypted HTTPS connection and processed on a secure server. The file is used only to sanitise your document and is not shared with anyone.
What unsafe content does it remove?
It strips embedded JavaScript and automatic actions, removes attached or embedded files, and clears external hyperlinks, the elements most often abused to deliver malware or quietly track and leak data.
Will sanitising change how my PDF looks?
No. The visible text, images and page layout stay intact. Only active and hidden components are removed, so the cleaned PDF reads exactly the same as the original.
Is it safe to sanitise confidential documents?
Yes. Files travel over an encrypted connection and are processed solely to clean them. For highly sensitive material, remove the file from your records once you have downloaded the sanitised copy.
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