Remove PDF metadata before sharing
Strip metadata from PDF files. Remove author, dates, and document properties.
Fast answer
Use Remove Metadata when the visible content is fine but the hidden document properties should be cleaned before sharing.
What this tool is best for
- Cleaning author, producer, or document property data before publishing.
- Reducing hidden identifying details in client or legal document workflows.
- Preparing a PDF for privacy-sensitive distribution.
Inputs and outputs
Inputs
- A PDF file with embedded document properties.
Outputs
- A cleaned PDF with metadata removed or minimized.
Sobre esta ferramenta
Remove Metadata strips all document properties and metadata from your PDF files. Remove author names, creation dates, software information, and other identifying data.
Essential for privacy when sharing documents or when metadata could reveal sensitive information.
All processing happens in your browser, ensuring your documents remain private.
Como usar
Upload Your PDF
Drag and drop your PDF file or click to select.
Remove Metadata
Click Remove to strip all metadata.
Download
Download the metadata-free PDF.
Casos de uso
Privacy Protection
Remove personal information before sharing.
Anonymous Documents
Create documents without author attribution.
Clean Distribution
Distribute documents without internal metadata.
When to use this instead of a related tool
Find And Redact
Use Remove Metadata when the job is narrower or more direct than Find And Redact. Switch to Find And Redact if your problem is actually about its broader workflow or output.
Compare with Find And RedactEncrypt Pdf
Use Remove Metadata when the job is narrower or more direct than Encrypt Pdf. Switch to Encrypt Pdf if your problem is actually about its broader workflow or output.
Compare with Encrypt PdfLimitations and edge cases
- This tool does not redact visible text or images. Use Find and Redact for that.
- It is focused on metadata privacy, not password security. Use Encrypt PDF for access protection.
Examples
Clean a CV before sending
Input
cv.pdf
Output
cv-clean.pdf
Remove source metadata from a report
Input
report.pdf
Output
report-sanitized.pdf
Task pathways
Where this fits in pdf workflows
Secure and clean PDF files hub
Choose the closest task in this PDF category before switching tools.
Go to Secure and clean PDF files hubBuild a multi-step PDF workflow
Chain adjacent PDF actions when one tool is only part of the job.
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Scan every live PDF utility and route to the right next action.
Go to Browse all browser PDF toolsPerguntas frequentes
What metadata is removed?
Author, title, subject, keywords, dates, creator, and producer information.
Is XMP metadata removed?
Yes, both standard and XMP metadata are stripped.
Will content be affected?
No, only metadata is removed; document content remains unchanged.