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Clean PDF Metadata

Remove metadata from a PDF in your browser — choose specific fields, strip XMP, clear the Document ID. Private, no upload.

  • Runs in your browser

    Files are never uploaded — they stay on your device.

  • No page limit

    Any document size, no per-page caps or quotas.

  • No watermarks

    Clean output with no branding added.

  • No sign-up

    Just open the tool and use it — no email, no account.

All processing happens in your browser. Your files are never uploaded.
How to verify

Verify in 3 steps

No promises to take on faith — check it yourself in about 30 seconds.

  1. 1Open DevTools → Network tab
  2. 2Add a file and run the tool
  3. 3Confirm: no request carries your file

Once the page has loaded you can also unplug the network — every tool keeps working.

Full method & limits

Key Features

Choose Fields to Remove

Scan your PDF and pick exactly which metadata fields to strip — or select all. Untouched fields stay in the file.

Remove Metadata & XMP

Delete the PDF Info dictionary (title, author, subject, keywords, creator, producer, creation and modification dates) and the XMP metadata stream.

Keep Producer or Document ID

Optionally keep the Producer field, and decide whether to remove the Document ID. Document ID removal is off by default because it affects incremental updates and signatures.

Before / After Report

Get a JSON report that compares the metadata before and after cleaning, so you can verify exactly what changed before sharing or publishing.

Private & Local

Cleaning runs entirely in your browser using pdf-lib. Your PDF never leaves your device and is not uploaded to any server.

Cleaned PDF + Report

Download both the cleaned PDF and the metadata report, or just the PDF if you only need the file.

How to Use

1

Add a PDF

Drag and drop or select the PDF whose metadata you want to remove. Works with PDFs created by Word, browsers, scanners, and design tools.

2

Choose Fields & Options

Scan the file, choose which fields to remove (or select all), then decide on the XMP and Document ID options before you start.

3

Review & Download

Inspect the before/after report to see what was removed, then download the cleaned PDF and/or the JSON report.

Clean PDF Metadata Example

A PDF's metadata is stripped, leaving a cleaned file and a before/after report.

PDF
document.pdf (with metadata)

A PDF that contains author, producer, creation/modification dates, and XMP metadata.

Cleaned PDF + Report
document-cleaned.pdf, document-clean-report.json

The selected fields and XMP are removed; the report confirms what remains.

How to Clean PDF Metadata

Why Clean Metadata

PDFs often carry author, producer, dates, and other fields that reveal how and when a file was created. Removing them reduces what is shared when you distribute a file, especially for public documents, submissions, or client work.

What Gets Removed

The tool deletes the Info dictionary (title, author, subject, keywords, creator, producer, creation and modification dates) and the XMP metadata stream. You choose which fields to remove — leave a field unselected and it stays in the file. A JSON report compares the metadata before and after cleaning so you can verify the result before sharing or publishing.

When to Use This Tool

Use Clean PDF Metadata when you want to:

  • Share documents without revealing author or software details.
  • Prepare PDFs for public release, submissions, or client delivery.
  • Reduce identifying information before uploading to third-party services.
  • Audit a PDF to see what metadata it carries before deciding what to remove.

Limitations

This tool removes document-level metadata (Info dictionary and XMP). It does not redact visible text, remove comments baked into the page content, or sanitize embedded files. For those tasks, use dedicated redaction and sanitization workflows.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What metadata can be removed from a PDF?

Depending on the PDF structure, the tool can remove properties such as title, author, subject, keywords, creator, producer, creation date, modification date, and supported XMP metadata. You can also keep the Producer field, and optionally delete the Document ID in the file trailer.

Does removing metadata delete the PDF content?

No. Metadata removal is intended to clear document properties while keeping the visible pages, text, images, and layout unchanged. The original file is not overwritten — you download a new cleaned copy.

Can I remove only selected metadata fields?

Yes. The tool scans each PDF and lists every detected field, so you can clear individual fields such as author, title, keywords, or dates instead of removing everything. You can also clean several PDFs at once and download them individually or as a ZIP.

Does this remove comments, highlights, and links?

Not by default. Comments, highlights, links, forms, attachments, JavaScript, and other interactive objects are separate from ordinary PDF metadata. Use a dedicated PDF annotation or link-removal tool for those items.

Does it remove XMP metadata?

Supported XMP fields can be removed when the PDF processor detects them. Some custom or embedded data structures may require a broader PDF sanitization workflow.

Can I view PDF metadata before deleting it?

Yes. The tool displays detected fields such as title, author, creator, producer, keywords, and document dates before you choose which values to clear, and a report compares the metadata before and after cleaning.

Will removing metadata remove a digital signature?

Editing or rewriting a PDF can invalidate digital signatures. If the document is signed, verify the signature requirements before removing metadata and keep the original signed file.

Are my PDF files uploaded?

No. Cleaning happens locally in your browser using pdf-lib. Your PDF never leaves your device and is not sent to any server.