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Remove PDF metadata

Clear standard document properties.

Clears standard title, author, subject, keywords, producer and dates. It is not a complete sanitization of every hidden object.

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Clear standard document properties

Export a copy with standard title, author, subject, keywords, producer and date metadata cleared.

How it works

  1. Choose the supported source file or files from your device.
  2. Review which standard document properties need clearing.
  3. Export and check title, author, subject and other standard properties.

This is not complete sanitization of every hidden object, attachment or visible personal detail. Inspect the document before sharing.

When to use this tool

Remove standard identifying metadata.

What to check before sharing

This is not complete sanitization of attachments, hidden objects or visible personal details.

Supported files

Clears standard title, author, subject, keywords, producer and dates. It is not a complete sanitization of every hidden object.

Inputs: PDF. Performance depends on your device. Download important work before closing the browser; local storage is not a backup.

Troubleshooting

If the file will not open, check it in another PDF reader. If it is password-protected, use Remove a PDF password with a password you know. For scans that need selectable text, run Make a PDF searchable first.

Common questions

What is this tool useful for?

Remove standard identifying metadata.

What should I check in the result?

This is not complete sanitization of attachments, hidden objects or visible personal details.

Which files can I use?

Supported inputs: PDF. Clears standard title, author, subject, keywords, producer and dates. It is not a complete sanitization of every hidden object.

Is this free?

Core tools require no account or subscription and add no watermark.

Do my documents leave my device?

Document processing runs in your browser. PDF Studio does not upload document files. Explicitly saved drafts and My files remain in this browser until deleted. Read aloud may use network-backed browser voices.

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