# Remove metadata from PDF — no upload

> Remove author, title, dates, and other PDF metadata in your browser. Free metadata strip — no upload, no account, no watermark.

Canonical: https://mypdf.space/remove-pdf-metadata
Last updated: 23 Oct 2026

## 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.

## Privacy

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.

## 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

## Limits

- 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.

## How to

1. Drop the PDF into the tool below.
2. Run Remove metadata to clear Info dictionary and XMP fields.
3. Optional: run Deep Clean if you also need attachments/forms flattened.
4. Optional: run the privacy checker to confirm what remains.
5. Download and open the result once before sharing.

## FAQ

### 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.

## Related

- [Remove metadata from PDF — no upload](https://mypdf.space/tools/remove-metadata)
- [Deep Clean](https://mypdf.space/deep-clean-pdf)
- [PDF metadata checker](https://mypdf.space/pdf-metadata-checker)
- [Compress PDF](https://mypdf.space/compress-pdf-online)
- [Split PDF](https://mypdf.space/split-pdf)
- [Metadata guide](https://mypdf.space/guides/remove-metadata-from-pdf)