# Is my PDF safe to share?

> Check if a PDF is safe to share with a free privacy score: hidden text, fake redactions, PII, metadata. Runs locally — no upload.

Canonical: https://mypdf.space/guides/is-my-pdf-safe-to-share
Last updated: 2026-10-16

## Direct answer

Open the [PDF privacy checker](https://mypdf.space/check-pdf-for-hidden-data). You get a **privacy score** (Safe / Risky / High risk) plus category findings. Fix issues, then re-check.

## Introduction

“Looks fine on screen” is not the same as safe to share. Hidden text, author fields, and attachments travel with the file.

A local privacy score helps you decide what to fix before a portal, client, or recruiter sees the PDF.

## Steps

1. Drop the PDF into the [privacy checker](https://mypdf.space/check-pdf-for-hidden-data).
2. Read the score and each category (covered text, PII, metadata, …).
3. Follow the fix links (Redact, Auto-redact, Deep Clean, Confidential Send).
4. Run the checker again until the score and verdict look acceptable for your risk.

## What the score means

High scores mean none of the automated checks found serious issues. It is not a guarantee — always skim the pages yourself.

## Limits

- Scans without a text layer need OCR first for text/PII checks.
- Best-effort heuristics — not certified compliance.

## FAQ

### Where is the PDF privacy checker?

At [check-pdf-for-hidden-data](https://mypdf.space/check-pdf-for-hidden-data) (also /pdf-privacy-checker).

### Does the check upload my file?

No. It runs in your browser.

## Related

- [Hidden Content Auditor](https://mypdf.space/tools/pdf-audit)
- [Privacy scanner](https://mypdf.space/tools/privacy-scanner)
- [Redact](https://mypdf.space/tools/redact)
- [Deep Clean](https://mypdf.space/tools/deep-clean)
- [Confidential Send](https://mypdf.space/tools/workflow)
- [All guides](https://mypdf.space/guides)