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PDF Metadata Remover — Free Online Tool

Inspect and strip hidden metadata from PDFs — Author, Title, Creator, Producer and more. 100% private.
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ZerofyTools PDF Metadata Remover reads the hidden metadata embedded in any PDF — including Author, Title, Subject, Keywords, Creator, Producer, and timestamps — and lets you selectively remove or edit each field before downloading a clean copy. Everything runs in your browser; your file is never uploaded.

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How do I use the PDF Metadata Remover?

Inspect and strip hidden metadata from PDFs — Author, Title, Creator, Producer and more. 100% private. This tool runs entirely in your browser — your files and data never leave your device. No registration, no watermarks, no limits.

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Upload your PDF by dragging or clicking the drop zone.
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All metadata fields found in the PDF are displayed with sensitive fields highlighted.
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Click ✕ on individual fields to mark them for removal, or use Remove Sensitive / Remove All.
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Click Strip & Download to save a clean PDF with those fields removed.

What are the key features of the PDF Metadata Remover?

  • ✓Reads all standard PDF metadata: Title, Author, Subject, Keywords, Creator, Producer, CreationDate, ModDate.
  • ✓Edit field values directly in-place, or remove them entirely.
  • ✓Sensitive fields (Author, Creator, Producer, timestamps) highlighted automatically.
  • ✓100% client-side — built on pdf-lib, your PDF never leaves your device.
  • ✓Works on any standard PDF including scanned documents.

Why use this tool and other frequently asked questions?

What metadata does a PDF typically contain?
Common fields include Title, Author, Subject, Keywords (set by the creator), Creator (the application that created it), Producer (the PDF library used), and timestamps (CreationDate and ModDate). These can reveal your identity, software, and editing history.
Is my PDF uploaded to your servers?
No. The PDF is processed entirely in your browser using the pdf-lib library. No data is sent to any server.
Can I edit metadata without removing it?
Yes — click on any text field to edit its value. Date fields (CreationDate, ModDate) are read-only and can only be removed, not manually edited.

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