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Remove PDF metadata

Remove author, title, dates and hidden document metadata from a PDF.

Inspect and remove document properties, custom properties, XMP metadata, application metadata and the document ID. Download a rewritten copy while keeping pages, text and form fields. Everything runs locally in your browser, without uploading the PDF.

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Remove PDF metadata

Inspect the document properties, remove them and download a clean copy. Your PDF stays in this browser; no processing credits needed.

Drop a PDF here

No upload. The original file is unchanged.

Visible content, forms, comments and attachments are kept. Metadata inside embedded files or images is not changed.

Limits & fidelity

Your file never leaves your device. Rendering and export happen with PDF.js and pdf-lib in the tab.

  • Visible content, comments and attachments are preserved. Metadata inside embedded files or images is not changed.
  • Existing digital signatures become invalid when the PDF is rewritten.
  • Password-protected PDFs must be unlocked first. This tool removes document metadata; it does not anonymize visible content.

Free plan: 3 files a day, 15 pages per document, 15 pages per job. No watermark on any plan. Compare plans.

Questions

Does Remove PDF metadata upload my file?
No. It runs in your browser with PDF.js and pdf-lib. The file only leaves your device if you later run a server tool on it.
Is there a watermark or a fee?
No watermark on any plan. The Free plan includes 3 files a day and 15 pages per document; this tool does not use heavy-processing credits. Pro (€6/month) removes the caps.
What should I know before relying on Remove PDF metadata?
Visible content, comments and attachments are preserved. Metadata inside embedded files or images is not changed. Existing digital signatures become invalid when the PDF is rewritten. Password-protected PDFs must be unlocked first. This tool removes document metadata; it does not anonymize visible content.
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