Type-level control
Remove selected annotation categories instead of applying a blind cleanup.
Controlled PDF cleanup
Review annotations.Remove only what you choose.
Inspect comments, highlights, links, stamps, and other annotation types before removing only the categories you select.
Local processingType-level controlForm widgets protected
Local inspection workspace
Add PDFs to inspect their annotation types
Form widgets are protected from removal. Any PDF modification can invalidate a cryptographic signature, so verify signed documents after export.
Inspection and cleanup happen in this browser. Originals remain unchanged, and only completed output copies are downloaded.
Simple, reviewed workflow
From source file to a result you can verify
The workspace inventories annotation dictionaries first, protects form widgets, and creates a separate cleaned copy after your review.
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Add PDF files
Choose one document or a local batch for inspection.
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Review detected types
See counts for comments, highlights, links, stamps, and other objects.
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Select categories
Choose only the supported annotation types that should be removed.
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Export and verify
Download the cleaned copy and review it before sharing.
Form widgets protected
Widget annotations remain outside the removal selection.
Local PDF processing
Inspection and export run in your browser with pdf-lib.
Batch-ready results
Download one cleaned PDF or package completed files in a ZIP.
Practical guides
Understand the workflow before you begin
Browse all guides
PDF Cleanup · 8 min read
How to Remove Comments and Highlights From a PDF
Inspect PDF annotation types, remove only the selected supported objects, and verify the cleaned result before sharing.
Read guidePDF Privacy · 9 min read
PDF Annotations vs Metadata vs Redaction
Learn which PDF cleanup workflow handles comments, document properties, and sensitive page content.
Read guideFrequently asked questions
Clear answers before you upload
Which PDF annotations can be removed?
Detected supported types such as comments, highlights, links, stamps, and drawing annotations can be selected when present.
Will page text or images be removed?
No. The workflow targets selected annotation dictionaries rather than ordinary page content.
Are PDF form fields protected?
Widget annotations are excluded from removal to reduce the risk of deleting form or signature controls.
Can removing annotations invalidate a signature?
Yes. Any change to a cryptographically signed PDF can invalidate its signature. Verify signed documents after export.
Are source files overwritten?
No. The tool creates separate cleaned outputs and keeps the selected source files unchanged.
Are PDFs uploaded?
No. Annotation inspection and removal run locally in the browser.
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