Remove PDF Annotations
Strip all annotations, comments, and markups from your PDF while keeping the original content intact. 100% private — processing happens on your device.
Drop your PDF here to remove annotations
Supported: .pdf (up to 100.0 MB)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are PDF annotations?
Annotations are comments, highlights, sticky notes, text boxes, shapes, stamps, and other markups added to a PDF. They are separate from the actual page content and can be removed without affecting the underlying text or images.
Which annotation types get removed?
All annotation types are removed, including text highlights, underlines, strikethroughs, sticky notes, free text, shapes (rectangles, ellipses, lines), stamps, carets, ink drawings, file attachments, sounds, and link annotations.
Will removing annotations affect my PDF content?
No. Only the annotations (comments, highlights, shapes, etc.) are removed. The original text, images, and layout of the PDF remain completely unchanged.
Is it safe to remove annotations online?
With pdfprivately — yes. Your file never leaves your browser. All processing is done client-side using WebAssembly. You can verify by disconnecting your internet after the page loads.