How to Remove Links Online
Step-by-step instructions to remove all hyperlinks from a pdf document with ZiaSign.
Why this workflow matters
ZiaSign's link remover strips all clickable hyperlinks from your PDF while preserving visible text. Useful for security, preventing phishing links, or preparing documents for offline distribution.
Step by step
Remove Links is one of the fastest ways to remove all hyperlinks from a pdf document. Free Account access gives you the full workflow.
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Upload your PDF
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Click 'Remove Links'
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Download the link-free PDF
Frequently asked questions
Does this remove link text too?
No. Only the clickable behavior is removed. The visible text remains unchanged.
Why would I remove links from a PDF?
To prevent phishing attacks from untrusted PDFs, prepare documents for offline use, or stop users from navigating away from the document.
Does it remove internal page links too?
Yes. All hyperlinks are removed including external URLs and internal page jump links.
Can I remove links from specific pages only?
This tool removes links from all pages. For selective link removal, process specific page ranges using the split and merge tools.
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Read guideReady to run the actual workflow?
You have the steps. Open the tool, process the file, and then move into the next recommendation if the document still needs cleanup, protection, or conversion.