Remove PDF Metadata
Permanently strip all hidden metadata — author, dates, XMP data, edit history — from any PDF file.
How to remove metadata from a PDF
Open your PDF
Drag and drop or browse for your file. It loads directly in your browser — nothing is sent to any server.
Select Remove tab
Switch to the Remove tab. You'll see all the metadata fields that will be stripped from the file.
Download clean PDF
Click Remove & Download. All hidden properties are gone. Your PDF content is completely unchanged.
Why remove PDF metadata?
Every PDF carries a hidden fingerprint. Beyond the author's name, metadata can expose your internal network paths, the exact software versions you use (a security risk), and the complete revision history of the document — including drafts you thought were gone.
Before sharing a PDF externally — with clients, the press, or the public — stripping this data is a basic privacy practice.
What gets removed
- Personal Info: Author, Creator, and Producer names.
- Timestamps: Creation date and last modification date.
- Software Data: Application name, version, and conversion tools used.
- XMP Packets: Embedded XML metadata, thumbnails, and hidden tags.
- Edit History: Record of who edited the document and when.
Who needs this tool?
Lawyers & legal teams
Contracts and filings often retain author names and tracked edits. Clean them before submitting or sharing externally — metadata has been used as evidence in court.
Journalists & researchers
Protecting source identity means more than anonymizing content — the file itself can reveal who created it, when, and on what machine.
Anyone sharing sensitive files
Business proposals, medical forms, financial reports — any document shared externally benefits from metadata removal before it goes out.
Frequently Asked Questions
What metadata gets removed?
Author, Title, Subject, Creator, Producer, Keywords, Creation Date, Modification Date, XMP packets, embedded thumbnails, and document edit history. After cleaning, the PDF has no personally identifying properties.
Is my file uploaded to a server?
No. Everything runs inside your browser using JavaScript. Your PDF is never sent anywhere, never stored, and never leaves your device. This makes it safe for sensitive or confidential documents — unlike most competing tools that require uploading your file to their servers.
Will my PDF content change?
No. Text, images, formatting, and page layout are completely untouched. Only the hidden metadata properties are removed.
What if my PDF has a digital signature?
Digital signatures will be invalidated and removed. This is correct and expected — signatures exist specifically to prove a file hasn't been touched. Any tool claiming to edit a PDF without breaking its signature is misleading you.
If you need to preserve a digital signature, do not use a metadata remover on that file.
Legal & Ethical Use
This tool is designed for legitimate privacy protection. Please review our Terms of Service. Do not use it for illegal purposes. Removing file metadata does not prevent all forensic methods.