Short answer
Deep Clean rebuilds the PDF for safer sharing: clears Info metadata, flattens forms, and drops common embeds/catalog extras. Pair with Redact for content and the privacy checker to verify.
Stays on your device·No upload·No account·No watermark·Offline after install·How it worksMethodologyPrivacy
Deep Clean a PDF
Free · private · files stay on your device
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How it works
- 1
Open an unlocked PDF.
- 2
Choose whether to flatten form fields.
- 3
Run Deep Clean, review the report, download the cleaned PDF and optional privacy receipt.
Files never leave your device
Your PDF is processed in this browser tab. Files never leave your device, and mypdf.space does not receive uploads. No account, no watermark, no server-side copy.
Limits worth knowing
- Not a forensic wipe — advanced streams may remain.
- Bookmarks and some structures may be dropped.
- Does not redact visible page text.
Frequently asked questions
Deep Clean vs Remove metadata?
Remove metadata clears properties and XMP. Deep Clean goes further (forms, embeds, catalog markers).Does Deep Clean upload my PDF?
No. Cleaning runs in your browser.Should I redact first?
Yes if sensitive text is on the page. Deep Clean does not destroy visible content under black boxes.
Written by Sumit · Last updated 23 Oct 2026