What this tool does
Remove PDF annotation objects from a copy of a document. Clean out comments, links and form widgets when those objects should no longer be part of the shared file.
- What you can open
- One PDF containing annotation objects.
- What you will download
- One PDF with annotation objects and form widget structures removed.
How to use it
- Review the file and decide whether filled form values must first become static.
- Run Remove annotations.
- Check comments, links and field appearances in the downloaded copy.
Know the tradeoffs
- All annotation objects are removed, including links and filled widgets.
- Values that exist only in a form widget can disappear; flatten a completed form first if you need a static appearance.
Questions about this tool
Will clickable links be removed too?
Yes. Links are annotation objects in this operation.
How can I keep the appearance of a completed form?
Flatten the supported form fields first, inspect that copy, then remove remaining annotations if needed.