Remove PDF Metadata
Inspect and remove hidden author names, timestamps, and software tags.
Drop your PDF here to inspect & remove hidden metadata
Strips author names, creation software, timestamps, and title tags locally.
No file size limit imposed by server • Processed locally in your browserPrivacy & Metadata Information:
Removes standard PDF document metadata fields including Title, Author, Subject, Keywords, Creator, Producer, and structural XML metadata catalogs. This does not claim to remove low-level forensic hardware traces or pixel-level watermarks embedded in images.
Your PDF is processed locally in your browser.
PDFSimplify processes documents on your device using client-side WebAssembly and Web Workers. No document data is transmitted to our servers or external cloud services during processing.
How Remove PDF Metadata Works in Your Browser
Reads the PDF trailer Info dictionary and root catalog /Metadata stream. Clears author identities, editing history, and creation application fingerprints locally in device RAM.
Why client-side processing is more private:
Unlike conventional online converters, your documents never traverse external networks to third-party processing servers. Everything happens inside your local machine’s memory.
How to Use Remove PDF Metadata
Select PDF
Choose your document to inspect embedded tags.
Review Metadata
Inspect detected authors, software, and dates.
Clean & Download
Strip metadata and save the sanitized PDF.
Key Features
Helpful Tips
- •Recommended before public distribution of business proposals, legal briefs, and academic papers.
Troubleshooting & Notes
- •This removes standard document metadata. It does not alter visible text on page surfaces.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does removing metadata affect my document’s visible content?↓
No. Only hidden document properties are removed. All visible text, images, and formatting remain unchanged.
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