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PDF Metadata Remover

Clear the hidden details saved inside a PDF: the title, author, subject, keywords, the program that made the file, the dates, and the XMP copy. Remove all of it, or pick the specific fields you want gone and keep the rest. The pages are left exactly as they were. Everything happens in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.

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Up to 50 MB. Everything runs in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.

What removing PDF metadata does

Every PDF carries a set of hidden details about the document, kept separate from the pages you read. This metadata usually holds a title, an author, keywords, the name of the program that made the file, and the dates it was created and last changed. It often includes your name or your computer account name without you seeing it.

This tool reads those fields and shows you what is there, then lets you choose what to clear. Every field it finds, the title, author, subject, keywords, creator, producer, dates, and the XMP stream (a second copy many editors write), gets its own checkbox. Leave them all checked to strip everything, or keep the ones you need.

The pages themselves are untouched, so the document reads and prints the same. Only the details you picked are gone, so the file you share says only what you want it to. If you just want to see what is inside first, use the PDF metadata viewer.

Why use our PDF metadata remover

  • ·Free. No signup, no paywall, no watermarks.
  • ·Runs in your browser. Your PDF is never uploaded or saved.
  • ·Choose what to clear. Remove every field, or pick just the author, title, or dates and keep the rest.
  • ·Clears the XMP copy too. Not just the main fields, but the second copy editors leave behind.
  • ·See it first. The tool shows what will be removed before you download.
  • ·Pages stay the same. Only the hidden details change, not the document you see.

How to use it

  1. 1

    Add your PDF

    Drag your PDF onto the box or click to pick a file. It stays in your browser and is never uploaded. The tool reads the metadata saved inside it.

  2. 2

    Pick what to remove

    The tool lists the fields it found: the title, author, subject, keywords, the program that made the file, the dates, and any XMP data. Every field starts checked, so uncheck any you want to keep.

  3. 3

    Remove the selected fields

    Click the button and the tool builds a new copy with only the fields you checked cleared. Remove everything at once, or keep the ones you need and clear the rest.

  4. 4

    Download the clean PDF

    Save the cleaned file to your device. The pages themselves are left exactly as they were, so the document reads the same. Only the hidden details are gone.

Remove only specific PDF metadata

You do not have to clear everything. When you add a PDF, each field it found gets its own checkbox, so you can remove only the parts you want gone and keep the rest. That is useful when some of the metadata is worth keeping.

For example, you might want to remove only the author so your name is not attached to a shared file, but keep the title so it still shows a proper name in a PDF reader. Or clear the created and modified dates without touching anything else. Uncheck the fields you want to keep, and only the checked ones are cleared.

These fields can be removed on their own or together: title, author, subject, keywords, creator, producer, the created and modified dates, and the XMP metadata copy. Not sure what each one holds? Open the PDF metadata viewer to read them first.

Who removes PDF metadata

Anyone who wants to clear the hidden details out of a PDF before sharing it can use this. These are the people who use it most:

  • ·People sharing documents publicly. Before you post a PDF online or attach it to a wide email, clear the author name and the software details so you are not sharing more than the pages.
  • ·Job seekers and freelancers. A resume or proposal often carries your computer account name in the author field. Remove it so the file you send looks clean and professional.
  • ·Businesses and legal teams. Strip the internal author, editor, and software details before a contract or report leaves the company, so nothing extra travels with the file.
  • ·Anyone who values privacy. Clear the hidden details a PDF collects as it is made and edited, so the version you share says only what you want it to.

Frequently asked questions

How do I remove metadata from a PDF?
Add your PDF and the tool shows the metadata it found, with every field checked. Leave them all checked to remove everything, or uncheck the ones you want to keep, then click the button. It clears the fields you picked, removes the XMP copy when checked, and downloads a clean PDF. It all happens in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.
Can I remove only specific metadata, like just the author?
Yes. When you add a PDF, each field it found gets its own checkbox: the title, author, subject, keywords, creator, producer, the dates, and the XMP copy. Uncheck the ones you want to keep and leave the rest checked. Only the checked fields are cleared, so you can remove just the author, or just the dates, and keep everything else.
What metadata does this tool remove?
It can clear the standard document information fields: title, author, subject, keywords, creator, and producer, along with the created and modified dates. It also removes the XMP metadata stream, which is a second copy many editors write. You choose which of these to clear, so the result is a PDF with the details you picked removed.
Will removing the metadata change my pages?
No. The pages, text, images, and layout are left exactly as they were, so the document reads and prints the same. Only the hidden document details, like the author and the software fields, are cleared.
Why should I remove PDF metadata before sharing?
PDF metadata often includes your name, your computer account name, or the software you used, all saved without you seeing it. Removing it before you share the file means the version others get says only what is on the pages, not who or what made it.
Can I see the metadata before I remove it?
Yes. When you add a PDF, the tool lists the fields it found, like the title, author, and the program that made the file, so you know exactly what will be cleared. You can also use our PDF metadata viewer to look first.
Are my PDF files private?
Yes. The whole process runs in your browser. Your PDF is never uploaded to a server or saved anywhere, and once the page has loaded you can even use it offline.