PDF Security Scanner

Malicious content detection • OWASP compliant

JavaScript
Detection

Malware
Scanning

Phishing
Detection

Embedded
Files

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Maximum file size: 500MB

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PDF Clinic's Security Scanner tool helps you scan PDFs for risky scripts and embedded threats. Whether you need to you receive attachments from external senders or IT policy requires a malware check before opening unknown PDFs, you can complete the job in your browser on desktop, tablet, or phone. Files are transferred over encrypted connections, processed on our servers, and removed according to our retention policy so your documents are not kept longer than necessary.

What this tool does

The Security Scanner feature is built for everyday document work: scan PDFs for risky scripts and embedded threats

Upload one or more files, adjust the options shown for your task, and download the result when processing finishes. Registered accounts may have higher file-size and daily operation limits for heavier workloads.

When to use it

Choose Security Scanner when you receive attachments from external senders. It is also a practical choice when IT policy requires a malware check before opening unknown PDFs.

Students, freelancers, HR teams, and finance departments use PDF Clinic to avoid desktop software licenses while keeping a consistent workflow across devices.

How to get the best results

Scan before forwarding suspicious email attachments to colleagues.

How it works

  1. Open the Security Scanner page and select or drag your file(s) into the upload area.
  2. Review any options (page range, quality, output format) shown for your task.
  3. Start processing and wait for the progress indicator to complete.
  4. Download your file and verify the output before sharing it externally.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. PDF Clinic is free to use. Anonymous and registered accounts may have different daily limits on file size and number of operations; sign in to see your limits on the upload screen.
No. Uploaded files are kept only as long as needed to complete your request and are deleted automatically within 24 hours under our retention policy.
No. PDF Clinic runs entirely in your web browser.
Supported inputs depend on the tool; most PDF tools accept standard PDF files. Converters also accept Office or image formats listed on the upload screen.

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