Clean a PDF: remove metadata and links
Scan your PDF and choose which hidden information to remove before sharing it: metadata, links, scripts, attachments, comments and hidden layers.
Free · no sign-up · your files never leave your deviceFinds and removes metadata, links, JavaScript, attachments, comments and hidden layers, and shows you a report of what was there. Visible content is never touched.
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How to use Clean PDF
Add the PDF
It is scanned and you are shown the hidden information it carries.
Choose what to clean
Tick or untick each kind of data found.
Download
Get the clean copy with a report of what was removed.
What makes this tool different
- MetadataDeletes author, title, creator program, dates and keywords (Info and XMP).
- Scripts and attachmentsRemoves embedded JavaScript and files attached inside the PDF.
- Links and commentsRemoves hyperlinks, notes and annotations.
- Hidden layers and historyRemoves non-visible layers, thumbnails and earlier revisions stored in the file.
- ReportSee exactly what was found and what was removed.
Clean PDF: what it is for
Before sharing a PDF it is worth checking the hidden information it carries: who created it, with which program, comments, attachments or earlier versions. This tool shows what your file contains and lets you remove it in one click, with a before-and-after report.
Frequently asked questions
What is PDF metadata?
Hidden information such as the author's name, the software used or the creation date. It is worth deleting before publishing a document.
Does it change the visible content?
No. Page text and images stay the same; only the hidden information you tick is removed.
Can it remove watermarks?
No. This tool removes hidden data, not visible page content.
What is revision history?
Some PDFs keep earlier versions inside the file. Cleaning rewrites the document so those versions are gone.