Fix PDF Broken Links with Editable External PDF Link Patching
This workflow is for PDFs that contain editable external links. Scan the PDF, review the broken URLs, enter replacements, and download the patched PDF once the new targets are ready.
Replacement validation for new PDF URLs
Optional visible-text update for editable external PDF links
Clear separation between editable external links and read-only internal PDF destinations
How to use this workflow
Step 1
Scan the PDF
Use a public PDF URL or upload a file, then review the broken external links found in the document.
Step 2
Replace broken PDF URLs
Enter the new destination URL for each editable PDF link and validate the replacement before export.
Step 3
Download the patched PDF
Export the updated PDF and publish the corrected file in your normal docs workflow.
FAQ
Can DeadLinkTool fix every broken link inside a PDF?
No. The fixing workflow applies to editable external PDF links. Internal PDF destinations can be checked, but they are read-only in the current product.
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.