PDF Layer Manager (OCG)
Manage PDF layers (Optional Content Groups). View, toggle, add, delete, and rename layers in your PDF documents.
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PDF optimization
Optimize without losing the document you need
Compression and repair are useful when a PDF is too large or has structural problems. Compare the resulting file size with the original and verify important pages, images, links and forms after processing.
Input
Output
Batch
1 file per run
1 file per run. Only use one run when files share the same operation.
Move into a related operation instead of re-finding the tool.
Download a destination-ready result and verify it before sharing.
Configured runtime limit applies.
Natural next steps
Continue with a related tool using the same file workflow.
Process one source at a time
Review the result before sharing
Smart workflows
Finish the job, not just the file
Use the existing tool graph to continue into useful next steps. Bulk and output-packaging capabilities are surfaced automatically where the underlying tool supports them.
Continue with Compress Pdf
Bulk-readyFinish the job after Ocg Manager with a relevant MAXScanner tool, without creating a duplicate converter page.
- Ocg Manager
- Compress PdfBulk processing · ZIP-ready output · Smart size controls
Best when Ocg Manager is only the first step in your workflow.
Continue with Flatten Pdf
Bulk-readyFinish the job after Ocg Manager with a relevant MAXScanner tool, without creating a duplicate converter page.
- Ocg Manager
- Flatten PdfBulk processing · ZIP-ready output · Workflow-ready
Best when Ocg Manager is only the first step in your workflow.
About This Tool
PDF Layer Manager allows you to view and manage Optional Content Groups (OCG) in your PDF documents. OCG layers are used in technical drawings, maps, and complex documents to organize content into toggleable layers.
View all layers in your PDF, toggle their visibility, add new layers, delete unwanted ones, or rename existing layers. This tool is essential for working with layered PDFs like architectural plans, CAD exports, and print-ready documents.
All processing happens locally in your browser, ensuring your documents remain private and secure.
How to Use
Upload Your PDF
Upload a PDF file that contains layers (OCG) or one you want to add layers to.
View Layers
The tool automatically lists all layers found in the document with their visibility status.
Manage Layers
Toggle layer visibility, rename layers, add new ones, or delete unwanted layers.
Save and Download
Download your modified PDF with the layer changes applied.
Use Cases
Technical Drawings
Manage layers in CAD exports to show/hide dimensions, annotations, or different views.
Map Editing
Toggle different map layers like topography, roads, and labels for custom map prints.
Print Preparation
Prepare layered PDFs for printing by toggling appropriate layers for different versions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are PDF layers (OCG)?+
Optional Content Groups (OCG) are layers in a PDF that can be shown or hidden. They are commonly used in CAD drawings, maps, and complex documents.
Why does my PDF show no layers?+
Not all PDFs contain layers. Layers are typically added during PDF creation from design software or CAD applications.
Will layer changes affect the original content?+
Layer visibility changes only affect what is displayed or printed. The actual content remains in the document.