PDF Metadata Remover
Strip author, dates, creator app and XMP from a PDF without re-encoding it — cleaned in your browser, nothing uploaded.
How to Remove PDF Metadata in 3 Steps
Drop a PDF
Drag any PDF onto the left pane. The file is parsed and cleaned immediately — no button to press.
Check the Summary
See how many fields were found and removed, the before/after size, and the flags turning green. Expand "What was inside" to review exactly what was deleted.
Download
Save the cleaned PDF with one click. The original on your disk is untouched. Curious first? Open the PDF Metadata Viewer.
Where PDF Metadata Hides
| Location | Typical contents | Removed? |
|---|---|---|
| Info dictionary | Title, Author, Creator (e.g. Word), Producer, dates | Yes |
| XMP stream | dc:creator, xmp:CreatorTool, history, document IDs | Yes |
| PieceInfo | Illustrator/InDesign private data, sometimes file paths | Yes |
| Page content | Visible text, headers, footers, watermarks | No — use Redact PDF |
| Attachments / forms | Embedded files, form field values | No — kept intact |
PDF Metadata Remover — Frequently Asked Questions
Is my PDF uploaded to a server?
No. The file is read with the FileReader API and parsed by JavaScript in your browser tab. Nothing is transmitted, logged or stored anywhere.
What exactly is removed?
Every Document Info entry, the XMP metadata stream and app-private PieceInfo blobs. Pages, fonts, images, links, bookmarks, forms and attachments are left exactly as they were.
Is the cleaning lossless?
Yes — the document is re-serialised by pdf-lib without touching page content streams or images.
Does this remove my name from the PDF text or watermark?
No. This tool only removes hidden metadata. Anything visible on the page — a name in the footer, a watermark, form field values — needs the Redact PDF tool.
The tool says the PDF is encrypted.
Password-protected PDFs must be opened first. Run them through Unlock PDF, then come back.
Can I see what will be removed before cleaning?
Yes — the result pane lists everything that was inside, and the PDF Metadata Viewer shows the same data without changing the file.