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Make a PDF unreadable. Useful for testing, demos, or creative excuses.
Drag the PDF here
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PDF only — max 100MBCorruption level
Three simple steps
Drag or select a valid PDF to corrupt.
Light for soft errors, medium for an unopenable file, heavy for total corruption.
The downloaded file will appear corrupted and won't open correctly.
Everything you need, without any complications
Files are processed on our server and automatically deleted after download. Nobody ever accesses your documents.
PC, Mac, iPhone, Android. Open your browser and you're ready — no app or installation needed.
Just open the tool and start. No account, no email, no sign-up form — use it instantly for free.
Processing happens in seconds — no queue, no waiting. Your file is ready to download immediately.
No subscription, no credit card, no hidden fees. CandyFile is and always will be completely free.
Your files are automatically removed from our server after processing. We never store or share them.
It's useful for testing file recovery software, technical demonstrations, or when you need a PDF file that appears damaged (for example to justify a late delivery).
Light: corrupts only metadata, the file might still open with errors. Medium: damages the internal structure, the file won't open. Heavy: aggressive corruption of content and structure.
Completely free, with no registration and no limits.
Files are automatically deleted after processing. We don't keep any copies.
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