Remove PDF Metadata — Strip Document Properties & Protect Privacy
Remove the document properties embedded in your PDF — title, author, subject, keywords, creator, producer, dates, and custom or XMP metadata. Pick the fields to strip and download a cleaned copy instantly. Everything runs in your browser.
Key Features
Selective Removal
Choose exactly which metadata fields to remove — keep the ones you need and strip the rest.
Complete Stripping
Removes custom and XMP metadata too, so identifying information is stripped as thoroughly as possible.
100% Private
All processing happens locally in your browser. Your files are never uploaded to any server.
Content Untouched
Only document properties are removed. Pages, text, images, and layout remain exactly the same.
No Install, Free
Works on any device with a browser. No sign-up, no watermarks, and completely free.
What Is PDF Metadata and Why Remove It?
PDF metadata is the set of document properties stored inside a file — such as the title, author, subject, keywords, the application that created it, and its dates. This information can expose your name, your organization, or the software you use, which you may not want to share when distributing a document. Removing metadata creates a clean copy with no identifying properties while keeping every page, image, and piece of text intact. It is a simple and effective privacy step before sending a PDF to a client, publishing it, or sharing it publicly.
How to Remove PDF Metadata
Removing metadata takes just a few steps. Everything runs in your browser.
Upload your PDF
Drag and drop a PDF file or click the upload area. The current metadata is read automatically.
Choose the fields to remove
Select which properties to strip. By default all fields are selected. Use Select All or Deselect All for quick control.
Remove the metadata
Click Remove Metadata. A new copy of the PDF is created with the selected properties stripped.
Download the cleaned file
Download the cleaned PDF and share it safely — no embedded document properties.
Good to Know
Removing metadata does not change the pages or content of the document. Encrypted PDFs must be unlocked before processing. Fields that are already empty are simply skipped. Custom and XMP metadata are only stripped when the corresponding option is enabled. Always keep a backup of the original file in case you need the metadata later.