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Remove PDF Metadata

Runs on your device

Remove the hidden metadata from a PDF: the author, the software that made it, the title, keywords and the creation and edit dates, including the XMP data many tools leave behind. Optionally strip embedded attachments, JavaScript and auto-run actions too. See exactly what is in your file, then download a clean copy. Runs in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.

PrivateNo uploadFree
Choose a PDF fileDrag & drop or browsePDF files · up to 200 MBProcessed on your device. Nothing is uploaded.
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How it works

  1. 1Open your PDF. It stays in your browser.
  2. 2See the hidden details it carries: author, software, dates and more.
  3. 3Remove them and download a clean copy. Nothing was uploaded.

Best for

  • Stripping your name and software before sharing a document.
  • Removing edit dates and history from a file you send out.
  • Cleaning a PDF for public or client release.

Frequently asked questions

What metadata does this remove from a PDF?
The author, the software that made it, the title, keywords and the creation and edit dates, including the XMP data many tools leave behind.
Why remove PDF metadata before sharing?
Metadata can reveal your name, your software and when you edited a file. Stripping it means you share only the content you intend to.
Is it free and private?
Yes. It is free with no watermark and runs in your browser, so the PDF is never uploaded.

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Guides

How to remove a password from a PDF without uploading itRemove a known password from your PDF privately, without sending the file to a server. Works in your browser and in the DailyDone desktop app, fully offline.How to redact sensitive information from a PDFPermanently black out account numbers, ID numbers and personal details in a PDF before you share it, so the hidden text cannot be copied back out.How to remove hidden data from a PDF before sharingPDFs carry hidden metadata like author name, software and timestamps. Strip it before you send a document so you are not sharing more than you intend.