Fix Dead Links
Extract and list all hyperlinks from PDF documents. Edit or replace link URLs.
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About This Tool
The Link Debugger extracts and lists all hyperlinks embedded in your PDF document.
It parses the /Link annotations on each page and displays all URLs in an interactive list. You can then edit or replace any URL, and the tool writes the updated target back into the PDF.
Note: Link reachability checking is not available in the browser due to CORS restrictions. The tool extracts and lists links for manual review.
How to Use
Provide target document
Upload the PDF manual or catalog containing links to debug.
Scan and update
Let the debugger extract all URL entities. Input new redirect URLs for broken items.
Save redirect updates
Click execute to rewrite /URI actions and download the corrected PDF.
Use Cases
Flyer broken links hotfix
Instantly correct wrong urls on published flyers without reopening original design editors.
Bibliography links verification
Verify academic bibliography links in reports, updating references to maintain authority.
Corporate rebranding updates
Batch update old URLs across corporate PDFs when company domain names are changed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why isn't link reachability fully checked online?
Web browsers enforce strict CORS policies that block direct multi-origin link checking. Our tool lists the links clearly and lets you hot-fix them manually.
Will this modify the visual text representation on the page?
No. It only alters the underlying `/URI` navigation action. The visual link text remains unchanged.
Does it support modifying internal page bookmarks?
This tool handles external `/URI` hyperlinks. For internal layout navigation, use our interactive TOC tool.