Remove metadata from a PDF, free

Remove the hidden metadata from a PDF for free, right in your browser. A PDF carries your name, the software you used, and its creation and edit dates. This tool strips all of it and gives you a clean copy. Nothing is uploaded, so your file never leaves your device.

How to remove metadata from a PDF

1

Open your PDF

Drag your file in or click Choose file. It loads instantly and stays on your device.

2

See what it contains

We show the metadata found in the file: author, producer, software, and dates.

3

Download a clean copy

Remove all of it and download a PDF with no document metadata or XMP.

Questions, answered

How do I remove metadata from a PDF?

Open your PDF in the tool above, review the metadata it found, and click Remove metadata and download. It is free, runs in your browser, and needs no account.

What metadata does a PDF contain?

PDFs store the author, the title and subject, the software that created and last modified the file (Creator and Producer), and the creation and modification dates. They can also carry an XMP metadata block. This tool removes all of it.

Is it free, and does my file get uploaded?

It is free and private. The metadata is removed entirely in your browser, so your document is never uploaded to a server.

Does it remove all the metadata?

Yes. It clears every entry in the PDF document information dictionary, including custom fields, and removes the XMP metadata stream.

Why should I remove PDF metadata?

Metadata can reveal your name, your organisation, the software and template you used, and the edit history. Removing it before sharing protects your privacy.

Do I need to install anything or sign up?

No. There is nothing to install and no account required. It works in any modern browser.

Will removing metadata change how my PDF looks?

No. Only the hidden metadata is removed. The visible pages and content are untouched.

Can I also redact the content of a PDF?

Yes. To permanently black out text or images so they cannot be copied, use our redaction tool linked below.