PDF tool
Remove Metadata from PDF Files
PDF files often include hidden properties like author, creation software, and timestamps. This tool removes that metadata while keeping your document content intact.
Use it before sending proposals, legal docs, internal reports, or downloadable lead magnets. If you care about privacy, cleaning PDF metadata should be part of your normal sharing workflow.
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Removes: GPS location • EXIF • device/camera info • author/software • document properties
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Free: 10 files per month, 50 MB each
PDF properties we remove
PDFs can expose details about the person or system that created the file. Common fields include author identity, app name, and dates that reveal your internal timeline.
Author details
- Author and organization
- Title, subject, and keywords
- Comments and custom fields
Creation data
- Creation and modification timestamps
- Creator and producer software
- Revision history identifiers
Metadata fields vary by file, app, and export settings. If a field exists in the document metadata, the scrubber removes it as part of cleaning.
How to remove PDF metadata
- Upload your PDF file.
- Run the scrubber to remove hidden document properties.
- Download the cleaned file.
- Share the cleaned version instead of the original.
- If the document is sensitive, repeat this process every time you export a new revision.
Limits and edge cases
Embedded content
Metadata removal does not rewrite visible text inside pages. If your PDF page body contains names, addresses, or comments, edit those directly before sharing.
Re-exporting from apps
Some apps add metadata again when you export a new file. Run a final scrub right before you send the document.
Private, on-device processing
All PDF processing runs in your browser. Files are never uploaded, which is useful for contracts, finance docs, and client materials with strict privacy expectations.
Frequently asked questions
What metadata can a PDF contain?
A PDF can store author name, title, subject, creator software, timestamps, and custom document properties that are not visible in the page content.
Will PDF metadata removal change the text or layout?
No. Metadata scrubbing targets hidden document properties, not the visible content of your PDF.
Can I clean legal or client documents this way?
Yes. Many teams scrub metadata before sharing contracts, reports, and client deliverables to reduce accidental identity or workflow leaks.
Are my PDF files uploaded?
No. Processing happens on-device in your browser and files are never uploaded.