Remove PDF metadata
Strip hidden document metadata, author information, creation dates, and XMP properties from PDF files. Clean your documents of personal identifiers before sharing them publicly.
Your files never leave your device. All processing happens locally in your browser with no file uploads or account required.
How to use remove pdf metadata
- 01
Select PDF document
Choose the PDF file you want to sanitize before distribution.
- 02
Inspect metadata
Review existing Title, Author, Subject, and XMP metadata stream counts.
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Download sanitized PDF
Remove metadata dictionaries and unreferenced objects, then download the clean PDF.
Important details & limitations
Removes the entire Info dictionary and reachable XMP metadata streams, then rewrites without unreferenced objects. This does not redact visible text, annotations, attachments or image EXIF.
Frequently asked questions
What should I know before using remove pdf metadata?+
Removes the entire Info dictionary and reachable XMP metadata streams, then rewrites without unreferenced objects. This does not redact visible text, annotations, attachments or image EXIF.
Where are my files processed?+
All document contents remain on your device. Browser JavaScript and WebAssembly perform the work; no files are sent to a conversion service.
What files does remove pdf metadata support?+
Use unencrypted PDFs; Unlock PDF can first remove encryption using a known password. Up to 100 MB total. Malformed, unusually large, or complex PDFs may exceed browser limits. Editing a signed PDF changes the document and can invalidate its signature.