# Remove metadata from a resume PDF

> Remove author and document metadata from a resume PDF in your browser. Free — no upload.

Canonical: https://mypdf.space/remove-metadata-from-resume
Last updated: 2026-10-26

## Answer

Word and design tools embed author names in PDF properties. Clear them with Remove metadata below before you apply. For deeper hygiene, use Resume privacy cleaner (Deep Clean).

## Limits

- Does not change visible resume text.
- Prefer Keep text compress afterward for ATS.

## FAQ

### Does my resume PDF contain metadata?

Often yes — author, title, and producer fields. Check with the metadata tools.

### Upload?

No.

### Job Packet?

Job Application Packet can Deep Clean as part of a zip with a privacy receipt.

## Related

- [Remove metadata from a resume PDF](https://mypdf.space/tools/remove-metadata)
- [Resume privacy cleaner](https://mypdf.space/resume-privacy-cleaner)
- [Metadata risk report](https://mypdf.space/pdf-metadata-risk-report)
- [Job packet](https://mypdf.space/job-application-packet)