About the PDF Metadata Remover
PDF files store an information dictionary and often an XMP metadata stream with the author's name, the organisation, the software and operating system used to create the file, and the exact creation and modification times. Lawyers, journalists, job seekers and businesses regularly leak that information by accident.
FileStripe removes the information dictionary and the XMP stream while leaving the pages, text, images, links and form fields untouched.
How to remove metadata from PDF files
- Add one or more PDF files.
- Metadata is removed automatically.
- Download the clean PDFs.
Features
- Removes author & datesClears Title, Author, Subject, Keywords, Creator, Producer and dates.
- Removes XMPDeletes the XML metadata stream from the document catalogue.
- Content untouchedPages, text and images are copied as-is.
- PrivateConfidential PDFs never leave your computer.
Frequently asked questions
Can I edit PDF metadata instead of deleting it?
Yes, use the PDF Metadata Editor to view and change the title, author, subject and keywords.
Does it work with password-protected PDFs?
Encrypted PDFs cannot be modified without the password. Remove the password in your PDF reader first, then clean the file.
Is the PDF Metadata Remover free?
Yes. The PDF Metadata Remover is completely free with no sign-up, no watermarks, no daily limits and no premium tier.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. FileStripe processes your files locally in your web browser using JavaScript. Nothing is uploaded, so the PDF Metadata Remover is safe for private photos and confidential documents and even works offline once the page has loaded.
Does it work on iPhone and Android?
Yes. The PDF Metadata Remover works in Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Samsung Internet on phones, tablets and computers. On a phone you can pick files from your photo library or files app and share the result straight to another app.
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