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Sanitize PDF

Remove JavaScript, links and sensitive metadata from your PDF.

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Complete Guide: Sanitize PDF

Sanitizing a PDF removes hidden data and metadata that could reveal sensitive information about the document's creation, editing history, and authors. PDFs can contain much more information than what's visible on the page — including author names, revision history, embedded comments, file paths, software versions, GPS coordinates (from photos), and JavaScript code. iLoveDoc's Sanitize PDF tool performs a thorough cleanup, removing all hidden data layers, metadata, embedded files, JavaScript, form data, comments, and potential security threats. This is essential before publishing documents publicly, sharing confidential files externally, or meeting security compliance requirements. The sanitized PDF contains only the visible content — nothing more. All processing happens locally in your browser for maximum security.

How to use Sanitize PDF

  1. 1Upload the PDF you want to sanitize.
  2. 2The tool identifies all hidden data: metadata, comments, embedded files, JavaScript, revision data.
  3. 3Review what will be removed — the tool shows all detected hidden data categories.
  4. 4Click "Sanitize" to strip all hidden information from the document.
  5. 5Download the clean, sanitized PDF — ready for safe external distribution.

Sanitize PDF Use Cases

Public Publishing

Sanitize documents before publishing online to remove author information, editing history, and software fingerprints.

Security Compliance

Meet organizational security policies by sanitizing all outgoing documents of hidden metadata.

Safe File Sharing

Remove potentially revealing metadata before sharing documents with external parties.

Why use Sanitize PDF on iLoveDoc?

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Your files are processed entirely in your browser. They are never uploaded to our servers, guaranteeing total confidentiality and data protection.

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Sanitize PDF is completely free to use, with no registration required and no file size limits. Use it as many times as you need.

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Processing is instant thanks to our local browser technology. No waiting, no queues, no server delays.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sanitize PDF

What hidden data does the sanitizer remove?

Metadata (author, dates, software), comments, annotations, embedded files, JavaScript, revision history, hidden text layers, and form field data.

Is the visible content affected?

No. Sanitization only removes hidden data. The visible content of the document remains identical.

Why is sanitization important?

Hidden data can reveal confidential information like author identities, editing history, file paths, and software used. Sanitization protects this privacy.

Is this different from redaction?

Yes. Redaction removes specific visible content. Sanitization removes hidden data and metadata. For complete security, use both.

Can I choose what to remove?

The tool performs comprehensive sanitization by default, removing all categories of hidden data.