Remove metadata from a PDF
Strip hidden information (author, company, software, dates and XMP data) before sharing a document.
- Files never leave your device
- Free, no signup, no watermark
- Works on any browser
How to remove metadata from a PDF
- 1Choose your PDF
- 2Review what will be removed
- 3Download the clean PDF
About Remove metadata
Strip the author, title, creator software, dates and other hidden information stored in a PDF before sharing it publicly. The page content is not changed.
Useful for
- Remove your name before publishing
- Hide which software made a file
- Clean files before sending to clients
- Anonymise submissions
Frequently asked questions
What metadata can a PDF contain?+
Often the author’s name, company, the software used, and creation and edit dates, sometimes more than you want to share.
Is it free?+
Yes, completely free: no signup, no watermark, no paywall at download.
Are my files uploaded to a server?+
No. Everything is processed locally in your browser, so your files never leave your device.