PDF Metadata Remover & Sanitizer
Strip all hidden data from PDF files instantly · 100% Private · No Server Upload
1 Upload Your PDF
Drop your PDF here
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Max file size: 100 MB
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Reading PDF metadata…
Metadata Inspector
Upload a PDF to scan its hidden metadata and see a detailed privacy risk report.
2 Select Metadata Fields to Remove
PDF Sanitized Successfully
All selected metadata removed. Your clean PDF is ready.
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What is PDF Metadata & Why Remove It?
PDF metadata is hidden information stored inside every PDF file that most people never see. It can reveal your real name, username, company, software version, OS, GPS coordinates, and exact timestamps — invisible to readers but easily extracted by anyone with the right tools.
Every time you share a PDF — a resume, legal document, business proposal, or research paper — you may unknowingly leak personal details. Our free PDF metadata remover strips all of this in seconds, entirely in your browser.
Author & Name
Removes the creator's real name, username, or company stored in the Author field.
Software Info
Strips Creator/Producer fields that reveal which app made the PDF.
Date & Time
Removes creation and modification timestamps with timezone data.
XMP Stream
Purges the full XMP metadata stream — Adobe's extended hidden data format.
Custom Fields
Removes non-standard entries injected by enterprise tools or workflows.
Zero Upload
100% in-browser. Your file never leaves your device. No tracking, no cloud.
Who Needs This Tool?
- Job seekers — Remove your username and OS info from resume PDFs before sending to recruiters.
- Legal professionals — Redact author information before sharing with opposing parties.
- Journalists & researchers — Protect source anonymity by scrubbing document metadata.
- Businesses — Prevent accidental disclosure of internal tools, workflows, or employee names.
- Students — Remove author details from assignments before anonymous submission.
- Privacy-conscious users — Anyone who values their digital privacy and data security.
What Metadata Hides in a PDF?
- Author, Title, Subject, Keywords — Standard fields set automatically by Word, LibreOffice, and Acrobat.
- Creator — The exact application name and version that made the file.
- Producer — The PDF engine or library (e.g. "Adobe PDF Library 15.0").
- CreationDate / ModDate — Exact timestamps with timezone, sometimes to the second.
- XMP Stream — A full XML data block containing extended metadata, editing history, and Adobe-specific fields.
- Custom Dictionary Entries — Company names, document IDs, and workflow tags from enterprise systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does removing metadata affect the PDF content?
No. Only the hidden metadata fields are stripped. All text, images, formatting, fonts, and page layout remain completely untouched.
Is my PDF uploaded to your server?
Never. This tool is 100% browser-based using JavaScript. Your file is read locally, processed in memory, and downloaded directly to your device. See our Zero Data Storage Policy.
What is XMP metadata in a PDF?
XMP (Extensible Metadata Platform) is an XML-based metadata standard developed by Adobe. It lives in a separate stream inside the PDF and often contains document history, rights information, and extended author details. Our tool removes it entirely.
Can I remove metadata from password-protected PDFs?
If the PDF has editing restrictions, metadata removal may be limited. For best results, use PDFs without owner-password restrictions.
Does this remove comments or hidden text?
This tool removes info dictionary metadata and XMP streams only. It does not remove annotations, comments, tracked changes, or hidden text layers. A full redaction tool is needed for those.
What is the maximum file size supported?
Up to 100MB. Since processing happens entirely in your browser, very large files may take a few seconds depending on your device.
Is this tool completely free?
Yes — 100% free with no sign-up, no subscription, and no watermark added to your cleaned PDF.