Remove PDF Metadata
To clean a PDF, add the file, choose what to remove and press Clean. A copy without the hidden information is created on your device.
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About Remove PDF Metadata
Remove PDF metadata and other hidden data before you share a document. A PDF can carry the author's name, the company, the software used, edit dates, embedded files, scripts and reviewer comments. This tool strips the parts you choose and keeps the pages looking the same. It is useful for CVs, reports, contracts and anything you publish. The cleaning happens in your browser, so the file is never uploaded.
How to use Remove PDF Metadata
- Add a PDF.
- Choose what to remove.
- Press Clean and download the result.
When it helps
- Remove author names and software details from a CV before sending it to employers.
- Clear reviewer comments and notes from a contract before it goes to the other party.
- Strip editor history and app data from a report before publishing it online.
- Remove embedded attachments and scripts from a PDF you received before forwarding it.
Tips
- Clean a copy and keep the original, so you still have the full version for your own records.
- Untick Comments if the notes in the file are something you still want the recipient to see.
- Clean the file as the last step, after you have finished editing it in other apps.
Frequently asked questions
- What hidden data can a PDF contain?
- Author and company names, the software used, edit history, embedded files, scripts and reviewer comments.
- Does cleaning change the visible content?
- No. Pages look the same; only hidden information is removed. Links and form fields are kept.
- Should I remove metadata before sending my résumé?
- It is a good habit. Documents often carry the author name, the software used and edit dates that you may not want to share. Clean a copy and keep the original.
- Can I choose what to remove?
- Yes. Document properties, XMP and app data, scripts, attachments and comments each have their own checkbox, and all of them are ticked by default.
- Is removing metadata the same as redacting?
- No. Cleaning removes hidden information but leaves the visible text on the pages. To remove names or numbers that appear on the page, use Redact PDF.