Remove metadata from a PDF

About this tool

PDFs can carry the author, software, dates and an ID that identifies the document. This tool shows what is stored and strips it into a clean copy. It runs in your browser and the PDF is not uploaded.

How to remove metadata from a PDF

1. Choose a PDF.
2. Review the metadata found.
3. Create the clean copy and download it.

Frequently asked questions

What does it remove?

The document info (author, title and dates), XMP metadata, hidden application data and the document ID.

Does it remove text that is visible on the pages?

No. Only metadata is cleaned. Content on the pages stays as it is.

Is my PDF uploaded?

No. It is cleaned in your browser.

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