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Strip unused objects to reduce size.
Remove Unused Objects on DocTools helps you strip unused objects to reduce size, with no account needed. Add your file, adjust the Remove Unused Objects options if you need to, then download the result immediately. Remove Unused Objects runs locally on your device, so nothing is uploaded to a server.
- Free to use
- No signup
- No uploads
- Works offline
Why use Remove Unused Objects
- strip unused objects to reduce size without installing software
- Your file is processed on your device by Remove Unused Objects, never uploaded
- Remove Unused Objects needs no account, email address or payment details
- Remove Unused Objects is batch-friendly: reuse it immediately on the next file
- Remove Unused Objects is keyboard accessible and screen-reader friendly
- Remove Unused Objects is free forever, with no watermark on the result
Remove Unused Objects runs entirely inside your browser. Your file is never uploaded, stored or shared, and nothing is retained once you close the tab.
How to use Remove Unused Objects
- Add your file Drag your file onto the drop zone or pick it from your device.
- Adjust the options Set the options that control how Remove Unused Objects handles your input.
- Process it Remove Unused Objects works instantly on your device, with no queue and no upload wait.
- Download the result Save the finished file straight to your device, then reuse the tool as often as you like.
Benefits
Private by design
Your file stays on your device while Remove Unused Objects works. Remove Unused Objects never sends it to a server, so confidential work stays confidential.
Instant results
There is no upload step, so Remove Unused Objects starts the moment you add your file.
No signup, no limits
Use Remove Unused Objects as many times as you want. Remove Unused Objects asks for no account, adds no watermark and keeps no paid tier gating the output.
Works offline
Once the page has loaded, Remove Unused Objects keeps working without a connection, which helps on flights and locked-down networks.
Who it is for
For students
Students use Remove Unused Objects to hand in coursework without installing software: strip unused objects to reduce size on a shared or locked-down machine.
For freelancers
Remove Unused Objects helps freelancers send client deliverables quickly, since your file never leaves the laptop it was created on.
For legal and finance teams
Remove Unused Objects helps legal and finance teams handle sensitive documents quickly, since your file never leaves the laptop it was created on.
How it works
Remove Unused Objects loads your file into memory, applies the change you requested to the underlying data rather than to a screenshot of it, and writes a fresh copy for download. Your original stays untouched on disk, and every step of Remove Unused Objects happens inside your browser sandbox.
Frequently asked questions
Is Remove Unused Objects free to use?
Yes. Remove Unused Objects is completely free with no account, no trial and no usage cap. Every feature on this page is available on the first visit.
Does Remove Unused Objects upload your file to a server?
No. Remove Unused Objects processes your file inside your browser, so it never reaches a DocTools server. That also means the tool keeps working if your connection drops mid-task.
Is there a file size limit?
The practical ceiling is your device's available memory rather than a server quota. Files up to roughly 100 MB work comfortably on a typical laptop in Remove Unused Objects.
Do I need to install anything to use Remove Unused Objects?
No installation is needed. Remove Unused Objects runs in Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari, on desktop and on mobile, with no extension or plugin.
Can I use Remove Unused Objects on a phone or tablet?
Yes. The Remove Unused Objects interface adapts to small screens and supports touch input, though very large jobs are faster on a desktop browser.
What happens to your file when I close the tab?
It is discarded. Remove Unused Objects keeps everything in temporary browser memory, so closing the tab removes every trace of the session.
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Last updated: 2026-09-07