Short answer
Drop your PDF into Remove metadata below. Author name, title, subject, keywords, creation/modification dates, and XMP properties are cleared locally. Page text and images stay unless you also Deep Clean or Redact. The file never leaves your device.
Remove metadata from PDF — no upload
Free · private · files stay on your device
How it works
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Drop the PDF into the tool below.
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Run Remove metadata to clear Info dictionary and XMP fields.
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Optional: run Deep Clean if you also need attachments/forms flattened.
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Optional: run the privacy checker to confirm what remains.
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Download and open the result once before sharing.
Who needs this
- Anyone sharing a PDF exported from Word, LibreOffice, or design tools
- Job seekers whose resume still shows an old author or laptop username
- Teams publishing docs who do not want internal titles or dates leaking
Files never leave your device
Metadata removal runs in your browser. Files never leave your device. Clearing metadata does not remove visible text or images — use Redact or Auto-redact for content.
Limits worth knowing
- Page content is not changed — only document properties / XMP.
- Some producers re-write metadata on open/save in other apps.
- Embedded files and scripts need Deep Clean or PDF audit, not this tool alone.
Frequently asked questions
What metadata does a PDF contain?
Common fields include author, title, subject, keywords, creator tool, and creation/modification dates. Some files also carry XMP and producer strings.Does remove metadata upload my PDF?
No. It runs entirely in your browser.Is this the same as Deep Clean?
Remove metadata focuses on properties. Deep Clean also rebuilds for safer sharing (forms, common embeds). Use both when preparing a sensitive share.Will my resume text change?
No. Only metadata fields are stripped. Compress or redact separately if needed.
Written by Sumit · Last updated 23 Oct 2026