Remove PDF Annotations
Local Processing (Offline Capable)Batch-remove comments, highlights, shapes and links — page content stays untouched. For scripts and metadata too, use Sanitize.
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 · LocalBatch-remove comments, highlights and shapes — page content untouched
Supports application/pdf
Local — your file is processed in your browser and not uploaded to us. No account needed.
What is it?Remove PDF Annotations is a PDFLean security & privacy tool: Batch-remove comments, highlights, shapes and links — page content stays untouched.
TL;DR: Batch-remove comments, highlights, shapes and links — page content stays untouched. Everything runs locally in your browser — your file is never uploaded and is cleared when you close the tab; link annotations are removed as well (≤10MB).
About this tool
Remove comments, highlights, shapes, and link annotations from PDF files in bulk while preserving body text, form fields, and visible signature stamps. Processing runs entirely in your browser memory without file uploads, and your document is cleared immediately upon closing the tab. Free with no account required; on-page limits apply (≤10MB).
How to use
Upload an annotated PDF
Click "Remove annotations"
See how many were removed and download
FAQ
Will my file be uploaded?
No. Everything runs locally in your browser — your file is never uploaded and is cleared when you close the tab.
Are there any limits?
Removing annotations also strips link annotations; file size is limited to ≤10MB.
Is the protection strong enough?
Everything happens locally in your browser; files never leave your device. Annotations are removed item by item on each page, with link annotations removed by default, while form fields and visible signature stamps are preserved — eliminating any risk of lingering review marks.
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 newly generated file no longer contains these annotations and they cannot be restored, so please keep a backup of the original. Your original document is not modified; the output remains a standard PDF that can be read and edited normally.