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How to Remove PDF Metadata

1

Upload PDF

Select your PDF file by clicking or dragging it into the upload area.

2

Review Metadata

The tool scans and shows all metadata fields found in the PDF — author, title, dates, XMP streams.

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Remove All

Click Remove All Metadata to strip every property from the PDF in your browser.

4

Download

Download the clean PDF with all metadata permanently removed.

What Metadata Gets Removed?

Our tool removes all standard PDF metadata fields as well as the XMP metadata stream embedded in the document catalog:

Title

The document title stored in the PDF Info dictionary.

Author

The name of the person who created the document.

Subject

The subject or description of the document.

Keywords

Search keywords associated with the document.

Creator

The application that originally created the document.

Producer

The software that converted the document to PDF.

Creation Date

The date and time the PDF was originally created.

XMP Stream

The XML-based metadata stream embedded in the document catalog.

Why Remove PDF Metadata?

Privacy Protection

PDF metadata can reveal your name, the software you use, and when you created the document. Removing it protects your identity.

Professional Documents

When sharing documents publicly or with clients, clean metadata looks more professional and avoids revealing internal information.

Security Compliance

Some organizations require documents to be stripped of metadata before sharing to comply with data protection policies.

Reduce File Size

Removing XMP metadata streams can slightly reduce the PDF file size.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does removing metadata change the PDF content?

No. Metadata is stored separately from the document content. Removing it does not affect the text, images, or layout of the PDF.

Is the metadata removal permanent?

Yes. Once removed and saved, the metadata is permanently stripped from the downloaded PDF. The original file on your device is not modified.

Can I remove metadata from a password-protected PDF?

No. Password-protected PDFs cannot be edited. Use our PDF Unlock tool first to remove the password, then strip the metadata.

Is my PDF safe when I use this tool?

Yes. All processing happens entirely in your browser. Your PDF is never uploaded to any server and never leaves your device.

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