Remove PDF Link Annotations

Remove clickable PDF link annotations while retaining other annotation types where supported.

Choose your PDFPDF only · Up to 18 MB and 50 pages

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What this tool does

Remove clickable PDF link annotations while retaining other annotation types where supported.

How to use it

Select a PDF, read the limitations, give consent and download your PDF result. Review the contents before depending on the output.

Input limitations

This removes standard link annotations, not visible URL text, document JavaScript, embedded files or every possible action. The PDF is not sanitized.

Up to 18 MB and 50 pages. Encrypted documents should be unlocked with appropriate credentials first.

Privacy

Only this private PDF service receives your uploaded file. Job files are deleted after processing. Do not use this tool to remove legally required document information without authorization.

FAQs

Does my file remain on my device?

No. This particular operation uses temporary, consent-based processing on our server. Other browser tools work locally.

Does this operation fully sanitize my PDF?

No. It performs the named operation only. Security-sensitive results must be independently reviewed.