Select or drag & drop a PDF file
Structural checks run instantly on the file bytes.
How it works
Upload your PDF file (drag & drop or browse) — structural checks run immediately
Run the render-based deep scan to check pages for tracking dots, LSB stego, and font fingerprints
Export a signed privacy certificate (Pro) to attest the file and findings were not altered
Why PrivacyScanPDF?
Files never leave your browser
This tool processes your document locally in this browser. Document bytes are not sent to our servers.
Instant — no waiting in queue
Server-based tools have upload + processing + download delays. We skip all of that.
No watermark, no signup
Core browser-local tools are available without an account. Device memory and browser capabilities may limit very large files.
Browser-local privacy scanning
Every PDF can be scanned for PII, metadata leaks, and embedded scripts before you share it.
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