Remove PDF metadata and hidden data

See what a PDF says about you, then delete it: author, title, software, dates and hidden XMP data. Use this PDF metadata remover to sanitize a file before you share it. Free, and the PDF never leaves your device.

Choose a PDF to clean

Or drop it here. It never leaves your device.

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How to use it

Choose your PDF, or drop it on the page.
Read the list of metadata found in the file and tick what to remove.
Press “Remove metadata” and download the cleaned PDF.

Common questions

Is the PDF metadata remover free?

Yes. There is no sign-up, no watermark and no limit.

Is my PDF uploaded?

No. It is cleaned in your browser, so the file stays on your device.

What metadata does a PDF contain?

Usually the title, author, subject, keywords, the program that made it, and the creation and edit dates. Many files also carry XMP data that repeats this and adds editing history.

Does this change how the PDF looks?

No. Pages, text, images, fonts and links are untouched. Only the information about the file is removed.

Is this the same as redaction?

No. It removes information about the file, not words on the pages. To black out text, use Redact PDF.

How can I check that it worked?

Open the cleaned PDF and look at Document Properties. Author, Title and Producer should be empty.

What does it mean to sanitize a PDF?

In this tool, sanitize means removing the metadata and hidden XMP data that can name the author, the software that made the file, and the dates it was created or changed. It does not change how the pages look, and it is not the same as redacting text on the page.

Can I remove hidden data from a PDF before I send it?

Yes. Choose the PDF, review the metadata this tool finds, then download a copy with that hidden data removed. The original file on your computer is not changed.