diff --git a/frappe/core/doctype/file/file.py b/frappe/core/doctype/file/file.py
index e5a9f86c8b..1d0b3ab2f3 100755
--- a/frappe/core/doctype/file/file.py
+++ b/frappe/core/doctype/file/file.py
@@ -390,7 +390,7 @@ class File(Document):
 			)
 
 	def check_content(self):
-		if self.file_type == "PDF" and not pdf_contains_js(self._content):
+		if self.file_type == "PDF" and self._content and not pdf_contains_js(self._content):
 			frappe.throw(_("PDF cannot be uploaded, It contains unsafe content"))
 
 	def validate_duplicate_entry(self):