PDF Nuclear Sanitizer
Deep-clean a PDF by removing all hidden data: metadata, scripts, forms, attachments, and tracking. Securely process files in
Your files never leave your device. Processed locally. 100% private.
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How To Use PDF Nuclear Sanitizer
Complete your task perfectly in just three straightforward steps.
Upload PDF
Drop your PDF file.
Choose sanitization level
Select standard (metadata only) or nuclear (removes all active content).
Download
Download the fully sanitized, safe PDF.
Download
Get a 100% sterile PDF file.
FAQ
Everything you need to know about the PDF Nuclear Sanitizer.
What is removed in nuclear mode?
Metadata, JavaScript, embedded files, form fields, annotations, comments, and tracking pixels.
Is my file uploaded?
No. Everything runs locally in your browser.
Will the document look the same?
Visual content is unchanged — only hidden and active elements are removed.
What is the file size limit?
Process files up to the browser memory limit.
Is this different from PDF Privacy Audit?
Audit shows what is found; Nuclear Sanitize removes it all.
Is my file uploaded to a server?
No. Everything runs 100% in your browser using PDF.js, pdf-lib, and Tesseract.js — all WebAssembly-powered. Your PDF is loaded into browser memory, rasterized locally, and the sanitized output is generated and downloaded entirely on your device. No file content is transmitted anywhere, at any point. This makes it safe for the most sensitive documents.
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