Remove PDF Metadata
Remove sensitive metadata from PDF files. Your files are processed entirely in your browser, ensuring 100% privacy.
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Select properties to permanently remove from each file.
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Metadata removal happens entirely within your browser memory. We never upload your files, ensuring your document properties and personal information remain 100% private and secure.
Why Remove PDF Metadata?
PDF files often contain hidden information called "metadata" that you might not want to share. This can include your name (as the author), your company name, and the software you used to create the file. Modern PDFs also include a hidden **XMP (Extensible Metadata Platform)** XML stream that can contain detailed version history and internal document identifiers.
When submitting a paper, sharing a contract, or publishing a resume, stripping both standard properties and hidden XMP streams is a crucial step for maintaining privacy and professionalism. Our offline tool allows you to perform a **Deep Clean** without ever uploading your file to a server, keeping your sensitive data exactly where it belongs: on your own device.
How to Remove PDF Metadata Offline
1. Upload PDFs
Drag and drop your PDF files into the selection zone. No files leave your computer.
2. Inspect Metadata
View the existing properties for each file. By default, all are selected for removal.
3. Clean & Download
Click 'Remove Metadata & Download' to generate fresh, clean PDFs without sensitive info.
FAQ About PDF Metadata Removal
What specific metadata is removed?
You can choose to remove standard properties like Title, Author, Subject, Keywords, Creator, and Producer, as well as Creation/Modification timestamps. We also support deep-cleaning the hidden XMP XML stream.
What is XMP Metadata?
XMP (Extensible Metadata Platform) is a standard used by Adobe and other software to store detailed metadata as an XML stream. It often contains information not visible in standard PDF properties, like edit history and unique document IDs.
Is the PDF content affected?
No. Removing metadata only strips the hidden document properties and XMP streams. Your text, images, and layout remain exactly the same.
Does this work on mobile?
Yes! Our responsive design works perfectly on smartphones and tablets, allowing you to clean PDFs on the go safely.
Can I remove metadata from multiple files?
Absolutely. You can select multiple files at once. They will be processed and downloaded as a convenient ZIP archive.