Remove PDF Annotations Online

Easily remove annotations from pdf online and erase comments in seconds.

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Remove PDF Annotations for Cleaner Files

Unwanted markups and notes make documents cluttered. LightPDF helps you pdf remove annotations online to hide sensitive notes and keep documents clean for a smoother reading experience.

Why use a PDF annotation remover :

· Erase text markups like highlights to clean up pages.
· Delete comment from pdf files to keep notes private.
· Remove lines from pdf documents and clear unwanted shapes.
· Prepare clean PDF files for official sharing or printing.
· Delete pdf annotations directly online without software.

When a PDF Annotation Remover Helps

Reviewed Contracts

Erase old reviewer feedback, strikethroughs, and margin comments before sending out the final official version.

Study Notes

Clear existing text highlights, underlines, and hand-drawn marks to easily reuse clean study sheets and worksheets.

Shared Drafts

Remove confidential internal notes, popup comments, and markup shapes before presenting drafts to clients.

Scanned Documents

Clean up unwanted hand-drawn lines, arrows, and stray markings to make scanned pages look crisp and clear.

Form Preparation

Clear unnecessary filled text boxes and interactive shapes to quickly reset document templates for reuse.

File Distribution

Remove extra annotations, stamps, and links so your shared PDF documents look completely fresh and professional.

How to Remove Annotations from PDF Online

Clean up PDF markups in three simple steps

Upload Your PDF

Select and upload a document to the online tool.

Select Annotation Types

Choose to clear all markups or specific types like comments.

Download Clean PDF

Process the file and download your clean PDF instantly.

Why Use LightPDF to Remove PDF Annotations?

Compare LightPDF with other annotation-removal tools

Feature	LightPDF	Evernote	Koncile AI
Supported Input Types	PDF & Images	PDF & Images	PDF, Word & Images
Free Trial	3 files for free	Free plan limits	Trial available
Browser Access	Yes	Yes	Yes
Removal Options	All or selected types	Basic markup only	AI rule parsing
Batch Processing	VIP only	No	Paid plan
Custom Selection	By type/page	Manual	Auto-parsed
Ease of Use	Easy	Moderate	Moderate
Output Quality	High quality	Standard	Parsed data

Frequently Asked Questions

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What does a PDF annotation remover do?

A PDF annotation remover helps delete pdf annotations like text highlights, shapes, and comments without altering the core content.

Does removing annotations affect the original PDF text?

No. It only erases selected markup layers, leaving your original text and page layout intact.

What are the differences between free trial and VIP mode?

Free users can process up to 3 files total during a 3-day trial. VIP members get batch processing and 1 credit per file.

Can I use this tool online without installing software?

Yes. You can access and run this tool using any browser on PC, Mac, or mobile devices.

How to contact the support team if I encounter issues?

You can reach our dedicated support team directly via email at [email protected] for fast assistance.