Clean a PDF for AI
Make a plain copy with no metadata, form fields, comments or hidden layers, so only what you can see goes to the AI or the person you share it with.
How to clean a PDF for AI
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Add your PDF
Drop or select the PDF you want to clean.
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See what will go
A preview lists the metadata, fields, comments and hidden layers found on your device.
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Clean & download
Get a plain copy with only the visible content, processed in your browser.
Why clean PDFs in your browser?
The documents people paste into AI tools are often the sensitive ones: contracts, statements, applications. Cleaning them locally removes the hidden metadata and comments without uploading the file to a server first. If you only need the author and dates gone, the remove metadata tool is the lighter option.
Frequently asked questions
Why clean a PDF before giving it to an AI?+
PDFs carry more than the text you see: author names and dates in the metadata, filled form fields, reviewer comments, and even hidden layers. Cleaning makes a plain copy so none of that invisible content rides along when you paste or upload it.
What exactly is removed?+
Document metadata (title, author, dates, producer), XMP metadata, JavaScript and auto-run actions, embedded files, interactive form fields (flattened into the page), all annotations and comments, and optional-content groups (hidden layers).
Does the visible content change?+
No. Form values are flattened so they still show, and the pages look the same. Only the invisible and interactive parts are removed.
Is my file uploaded?+
No. The whole clean runs in your browser, so your PDF never leaves your device. A live network meter on the tool shows 0 bytes sent.
Does it work offline?+
Yes. After the first visit it keeps working with no connection, because all processing is local.
Common uses
Task-specific guides for the situations people reach for this tool for.