Remove PDF Metadata
Strip author names, software info, and hidden tracking metadata from PDF files.
Remove PDF Metadata
About Remove PDF Metadata
Strip hidden metadata, author details, creation timestamps, and editing history from PDF files. Clean documents before public distribution or legal submission.
How to use Remove PDF Metadata
Add your file
Choose a file or drag it onto the upload box. We check that the file type and size are supported.
Pick your options
Change the settings shown next to the file if you need to. The defaults work for most files.
Download the result
Click the main button, then download your new file. Check it before you share or submit it.
What it does
- ✓Removes Title, Author, Subject, Creator, Producer, and creation/modification dates
- ✓Cleans proprietary software signatures and machine identifiers from file properties
- ✓Preserves all visible text, vector shapes, images, and page layouts
- ✓Executes entirely client-side in browser memory for privacy
When to use it
Strip internal employee names, computer user IDs, and editing dates before publishing.
Remove sensitive metadata from exhibits, briefs, and discovery documents before filing.
Ensure peer-reviewed papers and contest entries contain no identifying author properties.
Remove creation timestamps and operating system details from personal documents.
Tips
- •Removing metadata does not alter visible text on pages; redact visible sensitive text separately if needed.
- •Inspect the cleaned document using "PDF Info Checker" to verify all metadata fields are empty.
- •Always retain your original document in a secure location.