Sanitize a PDF without uploading it

Neutralize active PDF features while preserving normal page content, or create a strict visual-only copy for stronger structural isolation.

100% private: everything runs on your computer, your files never leave your device.

  1. Add the PDF and review what was detected
  2. Choose recommended cleanup or a strict visual copy
  3. Download the sanitized PDF and keep the original for comparison

Frequently asked questions

Is the PDF uploaded during sanitization?

No. Both recommended and strict sanitization run entirely in your browser.

What does recommended mode remove?

It neutralizes scripts, automatic and launch actions, embedded files, XFA and rich media while preserving normal text and vector page content.

What is strict visual mode?

It renders each page as an image in a new PDF. This offers stronger structural isolation but removes searchable text, forms, links and accessibility structure.

Does sanitizing guarantee that a PDF is safe?

No. It reduces PDF-specific attack surface but is not an antivirus scan or an absolute safety guarantee.

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