Remove PDF Metadata
Clear author, title, creator, dates and other metadata from a PDF — download a cleaned copy. Fully browser-based; your file never leaves your device.
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Max file size: 100 MB
Common Fields Cleared
Removes Title, Author, Subject, Keywords, Creator, Producer, and date fields from the standard PDF document info dictionary.
Fully Private
Processing runs locally in your browser using pdf-lib. Your file is never uploaded to any server.
Verify Before Sharing
For highly sensitive PDFs, open the cleaned file in a PDF viewer and check its properties before sharing to confirm the metadata was removed.
How to remove PDF metadata
- Drop your PDF onto the upload area or click to browse.
- Click Remove Metadata.
- Review which fields were cleared, then click Download Cleaned PDF.
Important: Removes common PDF metadata where browser-side PDF rewriting allows. PDFs can also contain metadata embedded in XMP streams, hidden layers, digital signatures, and document structure data that this tool does not address. For highly sensitive legal, medical, business, or confidential PDFs, verify the cleaned file before sharing — open it in a PDF viewer, check File → Properties, and consider additional tools like ExifTool for a complete audit.
Privacy — processed in your browser
Metadata removal runs entirely in your browser using pdf-lib. Your file is never uploaded to any server. Processing happens locally on your device, so confidential documents stay private throughout.
Frequently Asked Questions
What metadata does this tool remove?
It clears the standard PDF document info dictionary fields: Title, Author, Subject, Keywords, Creator (originating application), Producer (PDF writing software), and creation and modification timestamps. These are the fields visible in Adobe Acrobat's Document Properties panel.
Does it remove XMP metadata?
This tool clears the document info dictionary. Some PDFs also carry an embedded XMP stream which may contain duplicate or additional metadata. pdf-lib does not fully strip XMP streams in browser environments. For a thorough XMP removal, use a desktop tool like ExifTool (exiftool -all= file.pdf).
Will the cleaned PDF look different?
No — metadata is not visible content. Removing it has no effect on the visual appearance, page layout, images, text, or fonts in the document. The file may be slightly different in byte size due to the PDF being re-serialised.
Can I check the metadata before removing it?
Yes — use the PDF Metadata Viewer to inspect all fields first. The same fields are shown in the "Fields cleared" summary after running this tool.
Does removing metadata affect digital signatures?
Yes — rewriting the PDF bytes with pdf-lib will invalidate any digital signatures embedded in the document. If signature validity matters, remove metadata before signing rather than after.