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Remove PDF Annotations

Remove comments, highlights and other annotations while preserving links and form widgets.

Only annotation objects are removed. Text or shapes drawn into the page content remain. This does not redact confidential information.

About Remove PDF Annotations

The remove PDF annotations helps you remove comments, highlights and other annotations while preserving links and form widgets. It is intended for people preparing documents for reading, sharing or printing. Start with the input and settings shown in the tool above. Review the result before saving or reusing it, especially when converting between formats that support different features. Keep your original so you can compare the output or try another setting.

How to use Remove PDF Annotations

  1. Prepare the document — Choose the PDF whose annotations you want to remove.
  2. Set up the result — Check that you have a separate original if you may need the annotations later.
  3. Generate and review — Select Create & download PDF and inspect the result.

Key features

Frequently asked questions

What does Remove PDF Annotations do?

Remove comments, highlights and other annotations while preserving links and form widgets.

Is it free to use?

The website tool is free to access. Guests receive website credits; signing in unlocks unlimited website credits. Device limits still apply.

Where is my input processed?

Processing takes place in your browser. Local tool inputs are not uploaded to AllNewTools; model or library files may need to download first.

Which browsers can I use?

Use a current browser with JavaScript enabled. Large files, model downloads and advanced file formats may need more memory or specific browser features. Review the result before using it.

How to use Remove PDF Annotations

  1. Choose your PDF.
  2. Review the options and processing notes.
  3. Create the output PDF and check the downloaded document.

Files are processed on your device. Changes invalidate existing digital signatures.