Free broken link workflow

Fix PDF Broken Links with Editable External PDF Link Patching

Use this tool for PDFs that contain editable external links. Scan the PDF, review the broken URLs, enter replacements, and download the updated PDF once the new targets are ready.

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Good for

  • Sales and marketing PDFs
  • Compliance and operations docs
  • PDF repair workflow

What it does

Focused link checking for this workflow

Edit broken PDF links, replace supported external URLs, and download an updated PDF.

  • Update supported external PDF links and download the result
  • Free to use, with no signup required
  • Check replacement URLs before you export
  • Optionally change the visible text for editable PDF links

Why it matters

Fix the links that create real friction

PDF links often stay online for a long time in reports, forms, manuals, and brochures, so stale URLs can keep causing support issues after the original source file is hard to update.

  • ✓Works with both public PDF URLs and uploaded files.
  • ✓Free to use, with no signup required.
  • ✓Uploaded PDFs are processed for the check and not stored.

Workflow

How to use the results

Run the scan first, then work from the highest-risk links to the lower-priority cleanup items.

  1. Step 1

    Scan the PDF

    Use a public PDF URL or upload a file, then review the broken external links found in the document.

  2. Step 2

    Replace broken PDF URLs

    Enter the new destination URL for each editable PDF link and check the replacement before export.

  3. Step 3

    Download the updated PDF

    Export the updated PDF and publish the corrected file in your usual docs process.

FAQ

Can DeadLinkTool fix every broken link inside a PDF?

No. Fixing only works for supported external PDF links. Internal PDF destinations can be checked, but they stay read-only.

Do I need to edit the PDF manually after export?

No. If the PDF links are editable in-product, the exported file already contains the patched external URLs.

When should I patch a PDF link instead of rebuilding the PDF?

Patch the PDF when the layout is still correct and only supported external URLs need to change. Rebuild the PDF when text, design, or internal destinations also need deeper edits.