PDF Attachment Remover - Remove Embedded Files from PDF
Remove all embedded file attachments from any PDF. Strips bundled files while keeping page content intact. Free, private, runs entirely in your browser.
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Your file never leaves your browserHow to Remove Attachments from a PDF
- Upload the PDF that contains embedded file attachments.
- Click Remove Attachments to strip every embedded file.
- Download the cleaned PDF with all attachments removed.
Example
A contract submission bundles a 2 MB spreadsheet and a 500 KB image as embedded attachments. Running this tool removes both files from the document, shrinking the PDF back to only its page content while leaving text and formatting completely untouched.
Common Use Cases
- Reducing file size by stripping bundled spreadsheets, images, or data files from a report.
- Cleaning a PDF before sharing it externally so recipients only see page content.
- Preparing documents for upload where embedded files are not permitted.
FAQ
- Does this affect the page content? No — only embedded file attachments are removed. All text, images, and formatting on each page remain unchanged.
- Can I save the attachments first? Yes — use the PDF Attachment Extractor to download the embedded files before removing them here.
- Is my file uploaded anywhere? No — the entire process runs in your browser.