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Clean Retype vs ZestyPDF

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Clean Retype compared with ZestyPDF
DetailClean Retype logo Clean RetypeZestyPDF logo ZestyPDF
What it doesCheck documents for hidden content and create clean copies Free online PDF tools that run in your browser
StageStartup Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inGB AE
Pricing modelNot given Free
PricingFree trial: 1 clean copy included. Pay as you go: £0.99 per document or 10 documents for £6.99. Monthly: £4.99 a month for unlimited documents (fair use, up to 300 a month). Teams: from £19 a month for up to 5 people. Not given
Key features
  • Detects hidden names, comments and author information
  • Finds deleted text and tracked changes
  • Identifies hidden sheets in Excel files
  • Reveals hidden slides and speaker notes in PowerPoint
  • Shows text under PDF redaction boxes
  • Rebuilds documents with only visible content
  • Processes files up to 20 MB and 50 pages
  • Provides detailed removal reports
  • Double-checks retyped text for accuracy
  • Removes hidden AI labels and metadata
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What makes it different
  • File never leaves your computer during the free check
  • Rebuilds pages by reading them like printouts rather than copying files
  • Deleted files within 15 minutes automatically
  • Detailed report of all hidden content removed
  • Maintains formatting in cleaned copies
  • No sign-up required and no watermarks
  • Most tools run directly in your browser
  • Files deleted immediately after processing for server-side tools
  • Honest about tool limitations
  • No daily limits for normal use
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)02
Citation Flow (Majestic)1916
Referring domains (Majestic)52

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