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PDF Metadata Remover

Remove standard PDF metadata for privacy. Free, private, runs in your browser.

100% private — your files and text never leave your browser. All processing happens locally on your device.

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PDF·Up to 200MB
Removes standard metadata fields where supported. Not forensic redaction — may invalidate digital signatures.

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What Metadata Removal Means

PDFs can carry standard fields such as title, author, subject, keywords, creator, producer, and creation or modification dates. This tool removes those standard fields where supported and saves a new PDF locally in your browser.

Not Forensic Redaction

Metadata cleanup is not the same as redaction. It does not guarantee removal of hidden layers, embedded files, incremental update history, comments, or content that is visible on the page. For legal or sensitive releases, use a dedicated redaction process.

Signatures And File Integrity

Any rewrite can change the file bytes. That can invalidate digital signatures or certification workflows. Keep the original signed PDF and use the cleaned copy only when metadata privacy is more important than preserving the signature state.

FAQ

Does this remove every hidden trace from a PDF?

No. This tool removes standard document metadata fields where pdf-lib supports them. It is not forensic redaction and may not remove embedded files, hidden layers, or object history.

Can removing PDF metadata break signatures?

Yes. Rewriting a PDF changes the file bytes, which can invalidate digital signatures or certification. Keep the signed original if signature validity matters.

Does my PDF upload for metadata removal?

No. Metadata inspection and rewriting happen in your browser. Convertful does not receive the PDF or the metadata values.

Which PDF metadata fields are removed?

The remover targets standard fields such as title, author, subject, keywords, creator, producer, creation date, modification date, and the catalog metadata reference when supported.

Should I use this for legal redaction?

No. This is a privacy cleanup tool, not legal or forensic redaction. For sensitive disclosures, use a dedicated redaction workflow and have the final PDF reviewed.