OCG Manager — Manage PDF Layers Online Free
Manage PDF layers (Optional Content Groups). Toggle visibility, rename, or remove layers. Free, no registration.
How to manage PDF layers
- 1Upload your PDF file
- 2View the list of layers
- 3Toggle visibility or delete layers
- 4Download the updated PDF
Features
- Lists all Optional Content Groups (OCG) in the document
- Toggle visibility on/off or delete individual layers
- Output PDF reflects the applied layer settings
- Browser-based — files are not uploaded to a server
Use cases
- Hide unwanted layers in a PDF exported from InDesign or Illustrator
- Create a language-specific version by toggling language layers
- Remove draft or technical layers from a design PDF before sharing
FAQ
What are PDF layers?
PDF layers (OCGs) allow different content to be shown or hidden, like in design or CAD files.
Can I add new layers?
Currently, the tool supports viewing, toggling, and removing existing layers.
Do all PDF files have layers?
No. Layers only appear in files exported from design apps like InDesign, Illustrator, or AutoCAD.