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Remove PDF Metadata
Remove standard document-information and XMP metadata where supported, without uploading.
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Steps
How to use Remove PDF Metadata
- Choose a PDF.
- The browser removes standard metadata dictionaries.
- Download and independently inspect the new file.
Worked example
Clear exported author fields
Process a PDF whose properties show a title and author.
Result: The new PDF omits its standard Info dictionary and catalogue XMP reference.
Supported
What this tool handles
- Info dictionary removal
- Catalogue XMP reference removal
- Local processing
Not supported
Important limitations
- Removing visible text or annotations
- Finding personal data in images
- Guaranteed forensic sanitisation
Operational limits
- One PDF, up to 300 pages
- Removes standard Info/XMP entries where supported
- Not a content-redaction or forensic tool
Troubleshooting
Common problems
A viewer still shows a value
Reopen the download because viewers may cache properties; inspect embedded structures separately.
The PDF is still sensitive
Metadata removal does not redact text, comments, layers or attachments.
Questions
Remove PDF Metadata FAQ
Does this anonymise a PDF?
No. It removes common fields only; content may still identify someone.
Are links removed?
No. Links and bookmarks are not standard document-information metadata.
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