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Sanitize PDF

Strip active content from a PDF online: remove JavaScript, embedded files, and auto-actions for safety.

  1. 1Files
  2. 2Settings
  3. 3Run
  4. 4Result

1. Files

Source file

Accepted formats: .pdf

2. Settings

3. Run

Attach a file to continue

How it works

  1. 1Upload the PDF you want to make safe.
  2. 2The service removes JavaScript, embedded files, and auto-actions.
  3. 3Download a cleaned document with no active content.

Frequently asked questions

What exactly is removed?
Embedded JavaScript, attachments, and open-triggered actions — common attack vectors in PDF.
Does visible content change?
No, text, images, and layout stay; only hidden active logic is stripped.
When is this needed?
Before opening a PDF from an untrusted source or before publishing a document.