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How to use it
- Enter or paste the information you want to work with.
- Run the tool and review the result shown on the page.
- Verify important results before sharing them or using them in a decision.
Remove Metadata
Strip metadata from PDF files. Remove author, dates, and document properties.
Upload PDF File
Drag and drop a PDF file here, or click to browse.
About This Tool
Remove Metadata strips all document properties and metadata from your PDF files. Remove author names, creation dates, software information, and other identifying data.
Essential for privacy when sharing documents or when metadata could reveal sensitive information.
All processing happens in your browser, ensuring your documents remain private.
How to Use
Upload Your PDF
Drag and drop your PDF file or click to select.
Remove Metadata
Click Remove to strip all metadata.
Download
Download the metadata-free PDF.
Use Cases
Privacy Protection
Remove personal information before sharing.
Anonymous Documents
Create documents without author attribution.
Clean Distribution
Distribute documents without internal metadata.
Frequently Asked Questions
What metadata is removed?
Author, title, subject, keywords, dates, creator, and producer information.
Is XMP metadata removed?
Yes, both standard and XMP metadata are stripped.
Will content be affected?
No, only metadata is removed; document content remains unchanged.
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About Remove Metadata
Remove Metadata is a browser-based pdf tools tool on XFreeTool with direct input, quick results, and no signup. Check the input, units, and output against your use case before relying on a result.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Remove Metadata do?
Remove Metadata is a browser-based pdf tools tool on XFreeTool with direct input, quick results, and no signup.
Do I need an account?
No. XFreeTool provides free browser-based tools with direct access.
Can I use sensitive information?
Check how the current tool processes data first, and do not submit sensitive, confidential, or regulated information when you are unsure.