How to Sanitize PDF – Step by Step

PDFs can contain hidden content — JavaScript, embedded files, metadata, and links. The Sanitize PDF tool removes potentially harmful or unwanted elements, making your document safer to share.

Step-by-Step Guide

Open the Sanitize PDF page.

Upload your PDF.

Check what to remove: JavaScript, embedded files, links, form fields, metadata, or annotations.

Click Sanitize PDF and the selected elements are stripped out.

Download your sanitized PDF — it's now safer to distribute.

Tips for Best Results

• Remove JavaScript to prevent malicious code in PDFs from unknown sources.
• Strip metadata before sharing documents with author names or company information.
• Remove links if you want a static document that doesn't direct readers to external URLs.