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Remove PDF metadata
Create a copy with common descriptive document fields removed.
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Remove standard PDF metadata
Strip the document info dictionary and common catalog or page-level metadata in one step.
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What does remove pdf metadata do?
Remove the standard PDF document-info dictionary plus common catalog-level and page-level Metadata and PieceInfo entries, then save a new copy. This is metadata cleanup, not redaction: visible content and many embedded document objects remain.
- Input
- One PDF file.
- Result
- A PDF with reset document metadata fields.
- Price
- Free
- Account
- Not required
How to use remove pdf metadata
Choose your settings
Create a copy with common descriptive document fields removed.
Save or copy
A PDF with reset document metadata fields.
A practical tip
This does not redact visible content, annotations, hidden layers, or embedded attachments.
When to use remove pdf metadata
Clear common author, title, subject, keyword, creator, and XMP fields before routine sharing.
Remove inherited document properties from a report template.
Create a review copy whose standard metadata does not expose workstation or editing details.
Worked example
A concrete remove pdf metadata example
- Input
- A report PDF with author and title properties plus catalog XMP metadata.
- Settings
- No options; create a metadata-clean copy.
- Result
- A newly saved PDF with its Info dictionary and common catalog/page Metadata and PieceInfo entries removed while visible pages remain.
What to expect
How it works
After loading the document, the tool deletes the trailer's Info reference, removes Metadata and PieceInfo from the PDF catalog, and removes those same two entries from every page dictionary. It then serializes the remaining document into a separate output file.
Know before using
Limits and edge cases
- It does not remove visible text, comments, form values, attachments, JavaScript, hidden layers, metadata inside embedded media, or every possible custom dictionary; do not treat it as legal redaction.
- Password-protected PDFs cannot be processed, and rewriting a signed document invalidates its signature without proving that every historical or embedded value is gone.
Common questions
Remove PDF metadata FAQ
Is remove pdf metadata free to use?
Yes. Remove PDF metadata is free to use.
Does remove pdf metadata keep my work private?
Yes. Your work stays private while you use the tool — nothing you enter is uploaded.
Which common PDF properties does this cleanup target?
Deleting the Info dictionary removes the usual title, author, subject, keywords, creator, producer, and date fields stored there; common XMP Metadata and PieceInfo entries at catalog and page level are also removed.
Will metadata cleanup conceal sensitive words in the PDF?
No. Searchable text, scanned pixels, annotations, and attachments are content, not merely standard metadata. Use a proper redaction workflow and inspect the final file for sensitive material.