Free PDF Metadata Remover - Protect Your Privacy Online
Our free PDF metadata remover allows you to strip sensitive information from PDF files before sharing them. PDF metadata can contain hidden details like author names, creation dates, software used, document titles, and other personal information that could compromise your privacy.
Why Remove PDF Metadata?
- ✅ Privacy Protection - Remove personal information before sharing documents
- ✅ Professional Sharing - Share clean documents without revealing internal details
- ✅ Legal Compliance - Meet data protection regulations when sharing files
- ✅ Document Anonymization - Anonymize PDFs for public distribution
- ✅ Security Best Practice - Prevent information leakage through hidden metadata
What Metadata Does Our Tool Remove?
Our metadata remover can clean all common PDF metadata fields:
- Author Information - Creator name and author details
- Creation Date - When the document was originally created
- Modification Date - Last time the document was edited
- Creator Software - Software used to create the PDF
- Producer Information - Software that produced the PDF
- Document Title - Title embedded in the PDF
- Subject & Keywords - Document subject and search keywords
- Custom Properties - Any additional metadata fields
Frequently Asked Questions
What is PDF metadata?
PDF metadata is hidden information embedded in PDF files that can include author names, creation dates, software used, document titles, and other details. This information can reveal personal or confidential details about the document creator.
Why should I remove metadata from PDFs?
Removing metadata protects your privacy when sharing documents. It prevents others from seeing when a document was created, who created it, what software was used, and other potentially sensitive information.
Does metadata removal affect PDF content?
No! Our tool only removes hidden metadata. The actual content of your PDF (text, images, formatting) remains completely unchanged and untouched.
Can I choose which metadata to remove?
Yes! You can choose to remove all metadata or selectively remove specific items like author information, dates, or software details while keeping other metadata if desired.
Is there a file size limit?
You can remove metadata from PDF files up to 50MB. For optimal performance, we recommend files under 30MB.
Are my PDF files secure during processing?
100% secure! All metadata removal happens locally in your browser. We don't upload your PDFs to any server, ensuring complete privacy and security throughout the process.