Remove PDF metadata
Strip author, title, dates and software details from a PDF.
or drop files here
Runs on your device — your files are not uploaded.
Free: files up to 200 MB, up to 50 files. No daily limit.
To remove metadata from a PDF, add the file to Remove PDF metadata and select Remove metadata; the author, title, dates, software and XMP data are deleted.
How to remove metadata from a PDF in 3 steps
- 1
Choose your PDF files, or drop them anywhere on the page.
- 2
Check that Remove all is selected.
- 3
Select Save metadata, then download the clean PDF.
What can Remove PDF metadata do?
- Runs in your browser: your files never leave your device.
- Removes the document info and the XMP metadata.
- Also removes page thumbnails and private application data.
- Works on many files at once.
- Keeps the original file name.
- Free, with no daily limit.
Why remove metadata from a PDF?
Removing metadata stops a PDF from revealing who wrote it, which program produced it and when it was last changed. It is a common step before you publish a document or send it outside your organisation.
What does Remove PDF metadata delete?
Remove PDF metadata deletes the document information dictionary and the XMP metadata. With the default setting, embedded page thumbnails and private data from applications are removed too. The pages themselves are not touched; to remove text from the pages, use Redact PDF.
Is my PDF uploaded to remove metadata?
No, everything runs on your device, so the file never reaches a server. To change the properties rather than delete them, use Edit metadata.
Frequently asked questions
How do I remove metadata from a PDF?
Add the PDF, check that Remove all is selected and select Save metadata. The author, title, dates, software details and XMP data are deleted from the copy you download.
What metadata does a PDF contain?
Title, author, subject, keywords, the software that made it, creation and modification dates, and an XML copy called XMP. Some apps add private data and page thumbnails as well.
How do I remove the author from a PDF?
Remove all deletes every property, including the author. To change only the author, switch to Edit and type a new value.
Does removing metadata change how the PDF looks?
No. Only the properties, thumbnails and private application data are removed; the pages, text and images stay the same.
Does this remove text hidden in the pages?
No. It only removes properties. To permanently remove text or areas from the pages use Redact PDF.
Is it safe to remove PDF metadata online?
Yes. The metadata is removed in your browser, so the file is never uploaded.
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Last updated October 23, 2026