Clean and sanitize your PDF files removing metadata and annotations you no longer need. With PDFsam Visual you can strip document metadata and get rid of comments, markup and other annotations left over from a review, protecting your privacy before sharing a document.

How to clean and sanitize PDF files with PDFsam Visual

PDFsam Visual lets you choose exactly what to remove from a PDF file, from document properties and embedded object metadata to specific annotation types such as comments, stamps, highlights, links and printer marks.

  1. Drag and drop the PDF files you want to clean
  2. Select what to remove: metadata, annotation types, links or printer marks
  3. Click Save
Clean and sanitize a PDF file with PDFsam Visual
Remove metadata for good

Strip document properties and XMP metadata streams, including metadata attached to embedded objects, that can reveal the author, editing history and the software used to create a file.

We value your privacy

Your PDF files are processed locally and never leave your computer. They are not uploaded to any server, keeping them away from prying eyes.

Full control over what you remove

Choose exactly what to strip, down to the smallest detail: metadata, specific annotation types like comments, stamps and highlights, links or printer marks.

Multiple PDF files at once

Our application allows you to clean and sanitize multiple PDF files in one step.

Get rid of review markup

Clean up comments, highlights, stamps and other annotations left over from a review round before sharing the final version of a document.

Supports all major platforms

PDFsam Visual works on all major operating systems, including Windows, MacOS and Linux.

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