🧹 Remove PDF Metadata

Strip title, author, subject, keywords, creator, producer, XMP, and hidden data from your PDF. Your file never leaves your browser — 100% private.

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Detected Metadata

Title

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Author

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Subject

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Keywords

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Creator

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Producer

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Created

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Modified

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What to Remove

Document Information Recommended

Removes Title, Author, Subject, Keywords, Creator, Producer, Creation Date, and Modification Date from the PDF's Info dictionary.

XMP Metadata Stream Recommended

Removes the XML-based XMP metadata stream (contains Dublin Core, Photoshop, camera details, and more). Even when Info dictionary looks empty, XMP often holds hidden data.

Embedded JavaScript

Removes any JavaScript actions embedded in the PDF (often added by form tools). Can break interactive features.

Embedded Files & Attachments

Removes any files attached to the PDF. Original PDFs sometimes ship with Word documents, spreadsheets, or images embedded inside.

Reset Dates to Epoch

Sets creation and modification dates to 2000-01-01 00:00:00 UTC so the file doesn't leak when it was created or edited.

File Info

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Size —

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XMP Stream —

Why Clean Metadata?

Prevents leaking your name, email, or company when sharing publicly.

Hides which software created the file (e.g. reveals a specific version of Word or Photoshop).

Removes timestamps that reveal when and where the document was made.

Removes hidden attachments that could contain draft content or private data.

Your PDF never leaves your browser. 100% private and secure.

How to Remove PDF Metadata

Upload PDF

Drop your PDF above or click to browse. Existing metadata is scanned automatically.

Choose What to Remove

Toggle document info, XMP, JavaScript, attachments, and dates to your liking.

Clean & Download

Click "Clean & Download" — you get a stripped, metadata-free PDF instantly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PDF metadata, and why remove it?

PDF metadata is a set of hidden fields stored inside the file — Title, Author, Subject, Keywords, Creator, Producer, and dates. It's used by search engines, document management systems, and PDF readers to identify the document.

Removing it is a privacy measure. The Author field often contains a real name, the Creator field reveals your software and its version, and the creation date shows when the file was made. If you're posting a PDF publicly, cleaning metadata prevents leaking this information.

What's the difference between Info Dictionary and XMP?

Info dictionary — an old-style key-value store inside the PDF's trailer. Contains Title, Author, Subject, Keywords, Creator, Producer, and dates. Universally supported.

XMP (Extensible Metadata Platform) — a newer, XML-based metadata format embedded as a separate stream in the PDF. It can hold much more information including camera details, editing history, color profiles, and custom fields from Adobe apps. Even if the Info dictionary is empty, XMP often contains significant data.

For thorough privacy, remove both.

Will removing metadata change how my PDF looks?

No. The visual content — text, images, form fields, annotations, bookmarks, and layout — is untouched. Only the hidden metadata fields and (if you choose) JavaScript, attachments, and dates are removed. The PDF renders identically.

Why does the tool show "already clean"?

This means our scanner didn't find any user-facing metadata (Title, Author, Subject, Keywords, Creator, or Producer). However, an XMP stream may still be present, and dates may still reveal when the file was created. You can still run the cleaner — the checkboxes are pre-selected based on what we found.

Can metadata be recovered after cleaning?

No — once the new PDF is saved, the metadata fields are rewritten from scratch. The original values are not present in the output file. However, always keep a backup of the original if you might need the metadata later.

Does the tool remove annotations, form fields, or bookmarks?

No. Only metadata, XMP, JavaScript (optional), attachments (optional), and dates (optional) are removed. Annotations, form fields, bookmarks, and outlines are preserved.

For a tool that goes further (removes hidden scripts, actions, and embedded content), see Sanitize PDF.

Is my PDF uploaded to a server?

No. Everything happens in your browser using pdf-lib. Your file never leaves your device. You can verify this by opening DevTools → Network tab — zero outbound requests beyond the initial page load.