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Remove Metadata from a PDF
PDFs quietly carry information about who created them, with which software and when. Inspect the document properties and strip them before you send the file outside your organisation.
- Runs in your browser — no upload
- Free — no sign-up
How to use Remove PDF Metadata
- 1Open the PDF to see its current metadata.
- 2Choose which fields to clear or edit.
- 3Download the cleaned PDF.
Why use Remove PDF Metadata on PDF NOVA
Files stay on your device
Processing happens in your browser. Your document is never uploaded to a server, so there is nothing to delete afterwards.
See what is hidden
Every document information field is listed, and an embedded XMP metadata packet is flagged, before you remove anything.
No sign-up, no watermark
Open the page and start working. Results are clean PDFs with no branding added.
Processing on your device
Remove PDF Metadata processes your file in your browser on your device. The file is not uploaded for processing. Download the result to keep a permanent copy. Your active PDF is saved locally in this browser for recovery across refreshes. Close Document removes it; recovery expires after 24 hours and is cleaned up when PDF NOVA next opens. Unsaved changes are not restored.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Remove PDF Metadata free?
Yes. Remove PDF Metadata is free to use without an account and does not add a watermark to your file.
Are my files uploaded anywhere?
No. This tool runs entirely in your web browser using JavaScript and Web Workers. The file is read from your device, processed in memory and saved back to your device.
What metadata is removed?
Title, author, subject, keywords, creator application, producer, creation and modification dates, and the embedded XMP metadata packet.