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Erase all embedded metadata from your PDF for privacy.

Select a PDF file

Drag and drop files here, or click to browse

Remove Metadata

Drag and drop a PDF file here, or click to browse.

Select Metadata to Remove

Removing metadata helps protect your privacy by stripping identifying information from the PDF.

  • Files never leave your device
  • Processed entirely in your browser
  • GDPR-conscious processing

About This Tool

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.

How to Use

  1. 1

    Upload Your PDF

    Drag and drop your PDF file or click to select.

  2. 2

    Remove Metadata

    Click Remove to strip all metadata.

  3. 3

    Download

    Download the PDF with metadata removed.

Use Cases

Privacy Protection

Remove personal information before sharing.

Anonymous Documents

Create documents without author attribution.

Clean Distribution

Distribute documents without internal metadata.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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References

  • Metadata – WikipediaWhat metadata is and the privacy risks of leaving it in documents.
  • Extensible Metadata Platform – WikipediaXMP metadata format embedded in PDF files.
  • Sanitize PDFFull sanitization of a PDF including metadata removal.

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