Clean PDF

Strip hidden extras before you share a PDF.

How to clean hidden data from a PDF

  1. 1

    Select your PDF.

  2. 2

    Click Clean PDF to remove metadata, attachments, scripts and thumbnails.

  3. 3

    Download the cleaned PDF. The page content stays the same.

Questions and answers

Why clean a PDF?

PDFs can carry hidden information and scripts. Removing them before sharing protects your privacy and the people you send it to.

Is PDFfinch free?

Yes. Every tool is free to use, with no account, no email and no watermark added to your files.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. PDFfinch works in any modern browser on Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone and Android. There is nothing to install.

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