PDF Metadata Remover
Remove the author, title, software and dates stored in a PDF's document properties.
Remove a PDF's metadata
Drag and drop a PDF here, or choose a file from your device.
Processing happens in your browser. Your PDF is not uploaded.Upload a PDF to begin.
How to remove metadata from a PDF
- Choose your PDF.
- Click Remove metadata.
- Download the clean copy. The result lists what was removed.
What a PDF reveals about you
Every PDF carries document properties that most people never see: the author's name (often your computer login), the title, the program used to create it, and the dates it was made and last changed. Anyone can read them from the file's properties window. This tool empties them and removes the XMP metadata block, then reads the new file back to confirm they are gone.
Frequently asked questions
What is removed?
Title, author, subject, keywords, creating program, PDF producer, creation and modification dates, any custom properties, and the XMP metadata.
What is not removed?
Anything that is part of the pages: text, images, comments, form entries and attachments. To remove content from a page, use Redact PDF.
Does it change how the PDF looks?
No. The pages are untouched.
Does it work on password-protected PDFs?
Unlock the PDF first with the Unlock PDF tool, then remove the metadata.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. Your PDF is processed in your browser and never leaves your device.