Remove & Clear PDF Metadata
Strip confidential hidden metadata (Author name, Creator app, Creation Date, Subject) from PDF documents before sending.
Upload PDF to Inspect & Strip Metadata
View and permanently remove hidden author names, software identifiers, creation timestamps, and tracking streams from your PDF.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Upload PDF File
Drag and drop your PDF document, contract, resume, or report into the metadata scrubber.
Audit Embedded Metadata Fields
Review detected metadata tags including Author name, Creator software, Producer library, Creation date, Modification date, and Title.
Execute One-Click Metadata Cleansing
Strip all standard document Info dictionary entries (`/Info`) and Extensible Metadata Platform (XMP) XML streams.
Download Privacy-Sanitized PDF
Save your anonymized PDF file with zero trace of personal identity, device info, or editing software history.
Key Features & Capabilities
- Complete PDF metadata sanitization: removes Author, Creator, Producer, Title, Subject, Keywords, CreationDate, and ModDate
- Strips XMP metadata packet streams (`/Metadata`) to prevent hidden data leaks in modern PDF readers
- Removes editing application traces (e.g. Microsoft Word, Adobe InDesign, Canva, macOS Quartz)
- Preserves 100% of document content: text layers, vector illustrations, images, and fonts remain untouched
- Instant client-side scrubbing executing in milliseconds
- Total privacy: confidential legal filings, resumes, and business proposals are sanitized entirely within your browser
Frequently Asked Questions
What hidden personal information is embedded inside PDF metadata?
PDF files routinely store extensive background data inside the `/Info` dictionary and XMP metadata stream, including the author's full name, computer username, software version used to create the file, operating system details, precise timestamps, and editing history.
Why should I strip PDF metadata before submitting resumes or legal documents?
Sanitizing metadata protects your privacy by preventing recruiters, competitors, or opposing legal parties from discovering previous document authors, internal revision dates, or company workstation details.
Does removing PDF metadata alter page layout or text formatting?
No. The scrubber only cleans the non-visual document catalog headers (`/Info` and `/Metadata`). All visual pages, vector fonts, and embedded images remain 100% identical and lossless.
Are my private documents sent to any server during scrubbing?
No. The entire binary inspection and header cleansing execute strictly inside your local browser memory. No data is sent over the internet.
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