Remove metadata from a PDF
Strip hidden fields before you share, without uploading the file.
Every PDF carries metadata you never see: author name, the software that made it, creation and edit dates. Before sharing publicly, it is often wise to remove it. This tool strips the metadata in your browser, so the document is never uploaded.
How to remove metadata from a PDF
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Add your PDF
Drop in the document you want to clean.
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Strip the metadata
The hidden fields are cleared on your device.
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Download
Save the cleaned PDF, produced locally.
Why strip metadata on your device
Sending a file to a metadata cleaner uploads the very document, and its hidden data, you are trying to protect. Cleaning locally keeps it on your machine.
Frequently asked questions
What metadata is removed?+
Fields such as author, title, the creating application and timestamps that travel invisibly with the file.
Is my file uploaded?+
No. The cleaning runs in your browser, so the document never leaves your device.
Does it change the visible content?+
No, only the hidden metadata is removed; the pages are unchanged.
Is it free?+
Yes, with no sign-up.