Processed locally
PDF Metadata Remover Online Free
Inspect and clear PDF Document Info and catalog XMP in your browser, then download the cleaned file — no upload, no install.
Non-encrypted PDF
Up to 25 files, 25 MB each, 150 MB total
File queue
0/25 · 0 BYour files will appear here after selection.
Your files will appear here after selection.
Standard PDF Document Info
A PDF can expose Title, Author, Subject, Keywords, Creator, Producer, CreationDate, and ModificationDate even when none of those details appear on a page. This tool lists the values it can read before removing the standard Info dictionary.
Catalog XMP metadata
Many authoring tools add a separate XMP metadata packet. The cleaner detects the catalog Metadata reference and removes that packet reference and object before saving the output. It does not claim to sanitize every proprietary metadata location.
Pages and visible content
The PDF is loaded and saved with a mature PDF library. Page objects are retained, and the result is reopened to confirm that its page count matches and supported target metadata no longer appears.
What remains outside the guarantee
Embedded files, annotations, comments, form values, JavaScript, prior revisions, object-level metadata, and application-specific data can still contain sensitive information. Encrypted or password-protected PDFs are rejected rather than silently altered.
How to remove PDF metadata online
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Drop a non-encrypted PDF
Choose a PDF under 25 MB. Password-protected files are rejected with a clear error.
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Inspect Document Info & XMP
See Title, Author, Creator, Producer, dates, and whether a catalog XMP packet is present.
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Remove, verify, download
We rewrite supported metadata, re-parse the output, and only then enable download of the cleaned PDF.
Why local beats upload-based cleaners
Upload tools send your document to a third-party server. This page keeps parsing and cleaning in the browser, so contracts, IDs, and internal PDFs never leave your device for metadata removal.
PDF metadata FAQ
How do I remove metadata from a PDF online?
Drop a non-encrypted PDF, inspect Title, Author, Subject, Keywords, Creator, Producer, and dates, choose Remove metadata, wait for verification, and download the cleaned file.
Does this tool upload my PDF?
No. Parsing, metadata removal, verification, and download preparation run in the browser. The application does not send the PDF, its filename, metadata, or cleaned output to a server.
Can it clean an encrypted or password-protected PDF?
No. Encrypted and password-protected PDFs are rejected with an explicit error because rewriting them without the correct security workflow could damage the document or create a misleading result.
Does removing PDF metadata delete comments or revision history?
No guarantee is made for comments, annotations, embedded files, form data, JavaScript, prior revisions, or proprietary structures. This release targets standard Document Info and the catalog XMP packet only.
Can I remove the author from a PDF without software?
Yes, for a non-encrypted PDF whose author is stored in the standard Document Info dictionary. This online tool removes Author with other standard Info fields and catalog XMP, then verifies the result in your browser.
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