Remove PDF Annotations Online - Delete Comments, Links and Widgets
Remove page annotation arrays from a PDF on the Tools12345 server and download a separate cleaned PDF.
Accepted formats: PDF
Removes comments, links, highlights and form widget annotations from the PDF.
Files are sent only to your self-hosted PDF processor and removed from temporary application storage after processing.
About this tool
The processor deletes each page Annots entry, which can remove comments, highlights, links and form widget annotations before saving a new file.
How to use
- Enter the requested details or choose the supported files.
- Run the tool with the intended options.
- Review the preview or downloaded result before use.
Features
- Removes page annotation collections.
- Creates a separate PDF copy.
- No-store server response.
Common use cases
- Remove review comments and highlights.
- Create a PDF without clickable link annotations.
- Strip interactive form widgets from a copy.
Common issues and tips
- Removing all annotations can also remove useful links, form controls or signature widgets.
- Visible flattened markings and page content are not necessarily annotations and may remain.
Privacy
Files are sent to the Tools12345 self-hosted processor, handled in temporary storage and are not kept as permanent user files.
Frequently asked questions
Are links removed?
Link annotations can be removed.
Are visible comments always erased?
Flattened page content may remain.
Should I keep the original?
Yes.