Free broken link workflow
PDF Broken Link Checker with Editable External PDF Link Patching
Use this tool for manuals, brochures, reports, forms, and other downloadable PDFs. Scan a public PDF URL or upload a file, then review both external URLs and internal PDF destinations.
Good for
- Sales and marketing PDFs
- Compliance and operations docs
- PDF repair workflow
What it does
Focused link checking for this workflow
Check and edit broken links in PDF files, validate internal destinations, and patch supported external PDF URLs.
- Checks public PDF URLs and uploaded PDF files
- Free to use, with no signup required
- Validates external PDF links and internal destinations
- Lets you replace supported external PDF URLs and optional visible text
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.
Step 1
Load a PDF
Paste a public PDF URL or upload a PDF file up to the current file-size limit.
Step 2
Review the results
See broken external URLs separately from internal PDF destination issues.
Step 3
Update supported links
For editable external PDF links, validate replacements and download the updated PDF.
FAQ
Can the tool edit every link inside a PDF?
No. Editing only works for supported external PDF links. Internal PDF destinations are checked, but they stay read-only.
Can I scan a PDF without uploading it?
Yes. You can scan a public PDF URL directly.
Are uploaded PDFs stored?
Uploaded PDFs are processed for the check you request and are not kept as part of a user account or permanent scan history.