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Sanitize PDF

Sanitize a PDF by removing its metadata (author, producer, title) and the document-level JavaScript and open-actions that can run when the file is opened. Runs entirely in your browser; your file is never uploaded.

Runs in your browser
100% private: this tool runs entirely in your browser. Your file never leaves your device — nothing is uploaded, nothing is stored.

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How to sanitize pdf

Sanitize a PDF by removing its metadata (author, producer, title) and the document-level JavaScript and open-actions that can run when the file is opened. Runs entirely in your browser; your file is never uploaded. To use Sanitize PDF: 1) add your file by dragging them in or clicking to browse, 2) choose your optimization settings, 3) download your result — done in seconds. It's free, needs no signup, and most tools run right in your browser so your files never leave your device.

Frequently asked questions

Is Sanitize PDF free to use?
Yes. Sanitize PDF is free to use. It's free, needs no signup, and most tools run right in your browser so your files never leave your device.
Are my files safe and private?
Completely. Sanitize PDF processes your file directly in your browser, so it is never uploaded to any server.
Do I need to install anything?
No. Sanitize PDF works in any modern web browser on Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone and Android — nothing to install.

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