PDF metadata viewer and remover — see it, then strip it
Check the author name, dates and software details stored in a PDF, then download a copy with the supported metadata removed. Names printed on the pages, comments and attachments need a separate check.
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This removes supported document-information fields and XMP metadata. It does not redact page content, comments or attachments. Review the downloaded copy before sharing it.
Removing metadata does not make a PDF anonymous. Read the pages, comments and attachments too, and check the filename before sharing the cleaned copy.
How to use
- Open your PDF. Choose a file or drop it into the tool. It is read in your browser, without uploading it.
- Check the stored details. Look through the author, title, dates and software fields. If an XMP section appears, it may contain additional details about the document.
- Save a cleaned copy. Use the removal control and download the result. Keep the original, especially if it has forms or digital signatures.
- Check the copy before sharing. Review the removal list, then open the downloaded PDF and check its pages. Read the list of things this tool does not remove as well.
Questions
Which details can it remove?
It clears the standard title, author, subject, keyword, software and date fields, plus the document-level XMP metadata it finds. The removal list shows the fields handled. It is not a search for every personal detail anywhere inside the PDF.
Is that the same as anonymising the document?
No. Someone’s name can still be visible on a page, in a comment, in a form or in an attachment. Those are outside this cleanup. Check the document itself as well as its stored properties before sharing it.
Is this redaction?
No. This tool removes supported background information, not text or pictures on the pages. Use a proper PDF redaction tool for visible sensitive content; placing a shape over text may leave the text underneath.
Why can it not open my encrypted PDF?
This tool does not decrypt PDFs. A file can use encryption even if your PDF viewer opens it without asking for a password. If you are authorised to edit it, save an unencrypted copy with suitable PDF software before trying again.
Does cleaning change the pages?
The operation is intended to change metadata, not the page contents. It rewrites the PDF, so the size can change and digital signatures may no longer verify. Open the result to check the pages and any features you depend on; keep the original.
How can I check the result?
Reopen the downloaded copy in a PDF properties viewer and compare the supported fields. The tool also clears the document-level XMP data rather than just hiding its reference. Neither check proves the file contains no other identifying information: comments, attachments and page contents still need attention.
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