Sanitize PDF
Local Processing (Offline Capable)Strip annotations, scripts, embedded files, auto-actions and metadata for safe sharing. For metadata only use Remove Metadata; for comments only use Remove Annotations.
How this tool works (no sign-up needed)
- Upload your file above. Each tool shows whether it runs Local (in your browser) or Cloud (encrypted servers).
- Adjust options, then click the Run / Convert / Process button.
- Wait for progress, then download the result. Use Next tools to continue.
If buttons are not visible, enable JavaScript — the interactive workspace loads in your browser.
Free · LocalScan first, uncheck anything you want to keep, then clean — files never leave your browser
Supports application/pdf
Local — your file is processed in your browser and not uploaded to us. No account needed.
What is it?Sanitize PDF is a PDFLean security & privacy tool: Strip annotations, scripts, embedded files, auto-actions and metadata for safe sharing.
TL;DR: Strip annotations, scripts, embedded files, auto-actions and metadata for safe sharing. Processing runs entirely in your browser — your file is never uploaded; bookmarks and interactive forms are also removed.
About this tool
This tool does one job and does it entirely on your device. Strip annotations, scripts, embedded files, auto-actions and metadata for safe sharing. For metadata only use Remove Metadata; for comments only use Remove Annotations. Processing runs locally in your browser's memory — the document is never transmitted, and closing the tab clears it completely. The workflow is deliberately short: load the file, choose the options on the page, run the operation, and save the result. Every choice is applied before the file is written, so re-running with different settings takes seconds. Practical limits apply (see the on-page limits); it pairs well with the related tools linked beside this page when one step is not the whole job. Key facts — Processing: runs entirely in your browser, client-side; Access: free with no account required; File limits: see the on-page limits; Privacy: the file never leaves the device.
How to use
Upload a PDF
Click "Sanitize PDF"
Review the cleanup list
Download the sanitized file
FAQ
Will my file be uploaded?
No. Processing runs entirely in your browser — your file is never uploaded, and closing the page clears it immediately.
Are there any limits?
Also removes bookmarks and interactive forms; browser inline processing ≤ 10MB.
Is the protection strong enough?
Processing runs entirely in your browser — files never reach the server. Sanitization permanently strips the specified categories of hidden information (annotations, JavaScript, embedded files, auto-actions, bookmarks, and metadata) directly from the PDF dictionary.
Can I process multiple files in bulk?
A single tool page handles one task at a time; for bulk work use the Batch Processing workflow and add this tool as a step to run a whole set at once.
Is the processed file still editable?
The document body remains fully readable and editable. However, sanitization is irreversible: stripped annotations, embedded files, and metadata cannot be recovered from the output file, so please keep a backup of your original.