Remove PDF Metadata
Clear identifying metadata before sharing a PDF.
Use the Remove PDF Metadata tool
What this remove pdf metadata does
PDF files often carry a title, author, subject, keywords and the name of the software that created them. That information travels with the file even when the visible content looks innocuous. This tool clears the standard Info fields and can delete the XMP metadata packet as well.
It shows the metadata found before cleaning and the values after, so you can confirm the fields are gone. The document is processed locally and downloaded as a new file; the original is untouched.
Why use it
- Remove an author name before publishing a template.
- Strip software and workflow details from a client deliverable.
- Clean documents before uploading them to a public site.
How to use it
- 1Open the PDF and review the metadata found.
- 2Keep the XMP removal option enabled for a thorough clean.
- 3Download the cleaned copy and check its properties in a reader.
Worked examples
Author and title
Input
Author: Asha Verma · Title: Internal draft
Output
Both fields empty in the cleaned copy.
XMP packet
Input
A file with both Info fields and an XMP packet
Output
Info fields cleared and the XMP metadata object removed.
Common mistakes
- Assuming metadata removal redacts visible text or images.
- Forgetting that comments, form values and attachments can also contain information.
- Cleaning one copy and sending the original by mistake.
Frequently asked questions
Does this redact the page content?
No. It removes file metadata only. Text, images, comments and hidden layers remain in the document.
Why is some metadata still shown by my reader?
A reader may display properties it derives from the file structure, and some tools re-add a producer value when saving. Compare the before and after values this tool reports.
Is the file uploaded?
No. Parsing and saving happen in your browser with pdf-lib.