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Remove metadata from a PDF

Clear the author, title, software name and dates before sharing a file.

    How to remove metadata from a PDF

    1. Add your PDF.
    2. Press Clean PDF.
    3. Download the cleaned version.

    At a glance

    Where files are processedIn your browser. The file is never uploaded.
    How long files are keptNothing is kept on a server, because nothing is sent to one.
    Free limitsNo caps on files, pages or tasks. Your device's memory is the practical limit.
    AccountNone
    PriceFree
    AdsNone
    Offline optionNo app. Works in any current browser, on desktop and phone

    Private by design

    The file is read in your browser only. No upload, no account, no copy kept.

    Good to know

    Metadata can reveal who made a file, on which software and when. Cleaning it is a sensible step before publishing.

    Questions

    Is everything removed?

    Standard information fields and the XMP block are cleared. Text in the page content, such as an author's name on the title page, is not touched.

    Does it affect how the PDF looks?

    No.

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