Indigo PDF offers a unique feature for sanitizing PDF files, ensuring they are free from potential security risks and excess data. This process involves the removal of various elements, enhancing the security and privacy of the PDF. The steps to sanitize a PDF using this feature are as follows:
- Select PDF to Sanitize:
- Use the application’s file selection or upload feature to choose the PDF file that you want to sanitize.
- Choose Sanitization Options:
- Look for a feature or option that allows you to configure the sanitization settings.
- Select Sanitization Actions:
- Choose the specific sanitization actions you want to perform. The options typically include:
- Remove JavaScript Actions: Eliminate any JavaScript actions in the PDF that could potentially pose security risks.
- Remove Embedded Files: Remove any embedded files that might be unnecessary or unwanted.
- Remove Metadata: Strip the PDF of metadata, which can contain sensitive information about the document.
- Remove Links: Delete hyperlinks within the PDF that could lead to external content.
- Remove Fonts: Eliminate any unused or unneeded fonts from the PDF.
- Apply Sanitization:
- After selecting the sanitization actions, apply them to the PDF.
- Download the Sanitized PDF:
- Once the sanitization process is complete, you will be prompted to download the sanitized PDF file. Choose a destination folder on your computer and provide a name for the sanitized PDF file if needed.
- Confirmation:
- You will receive confirmation that the PDF has been successfully sanitized, removing the specified elements and enhancing the security and privacy of the document.
By following these steps, you can effectively sanitize a PDF file using Indigo PDF, ensuring it is free from potential security risks, metadata, and unnecessary elements while preserving the essential content. This process is crucial for maintaining the integrity and security of your PDF documents.