PDF SELF DESTRUCT
Set an expiry date on any PDF. After the deadline, it shows a warning and refuses to display.
PDF SELF DESTRUCT
Set an expiry date on any PDF. After the deadline, it shows a warning and refuses to display.
Drop target PDF
Embeds a hidden date check inside the PDF. Every time someone opens it, the file silently compares the current date against your deadline. Once it expires, a popup blocks the reader.
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Self-Destruction
Sets a hard expiry date on the document. Once the deadline passes, a warning blocks the reader from viewing it.
Best Used For
Time-sensitive documents or enforcing strict deadlines.
Compatibility
Requires a PDF viewer that supports JavaScript (like Adobe Acrobat). Basic web viewers may ignore the script.
Under the Hood
Acrobat JS Injection
The Self Destruct utilizes the ISO-standardized /JS dictionary to inject script objects into the PDF's Catalogs object. This preserves the original document's layout while adding a hidden logic layer.
Client-Side Processing
All processing happens locally on your machine. Your PDF is loaded into memory, the JavaScript payload is injected, and the resulting file is returned immediately. Nothing is uploaded.