Remove PDF Metadata
Local Processing (Offline Capable)Clear title, author, subject, keywords and XMP metadata before sharing a PDF. For scripts and attachments too, use Sanitize.
How this tool works (no sign-up needed)
- Upload your file above. Each tool shows whether it runs Local (in your browser) or Cloud (encrypted servers).
- Adjust options, then click the Run / Convert / Process button.
- Wait for progress, then download the result. Use Next tools to continue.
If buttons are not visible, enable JavaScript — the interactive workspace loads in your browser.
Free · LocalPreview what will be cleared, pick Info / XMP scope, then clean — files never leave your browser
Supports application/pdf
Local — your file is processed in your browser and not uploaded to us. No account needed.
What is it?Remove PDF Metadata is a PDFLean optimization tool: Clear title, author, subject, keywords and XMP metadata before sharing a PDF.
TL;DR: Clear title, author, subject, keywords, and XMP metadata before sharing a PDF. Everything runs locally in your browser — your file is never uploaded and is cleared when you close the tab; only metadata is removed while page content is unaffected (≤10MB).
Measured: ~20 ms median on a typical sample — full benchmark table below.
About this tool
Remove document info dictionary fields (title, author, subject, keywords) and strip XMP metadata streams before sharing a PDF. Producer and Creator fields are set to PDFLean, while page content and visual layout remain completely untouched. Processing runs locally in your browser memory without file uploads, and your document is cleared immediately upon closing the tab. Free with no account required; on-page limits apply (≤10MB).
Measured performance benchmarks
| Sample | Input | Output | Median time | Size change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strip info + XMP from 60-page report | 160 KB | 158 KB | 20 ms | −1% |
Measured locally in your browser (isomorphic production code; samples are programmatically generated text PDFs, median of 5 runs). Real-world image-heavy PDFs differ — see the on-page limits.
How to use
Upload a PDF
Click "Remove metadata"
Download the cleaned file
FAQ
Will my file be uploaded?
No. Everything runs locally in your browser — your file is never uploaded and is cleared when you close the tab.
Are there any limits?
Document info, XMP metadata, and hidden channels such as auto-actions, named targets, and page thumbnails are cleared; page text and layout are unaffected; file size is limited to ≤10MB.
Will this alter the page content?
Not at all. It empties document info fields (title, author, subject, keywords), removes the XMP metadata stream, and clears auto-actions, named targets, and page thumbnails, setting Producer/Creator to PDFLean. Main body text, page visuals, and layout remain completely untouched.
Can I process multiple files in bulk?
A single tool page handles one task at a time; for bulk work use the Batch Processing workflow and add this tool as a step to run a whole set at once.
Is the processed file still editable?
The output remains a standard PDF that can be opened and edited in any PDF viewer; your original document is untouched and you receive a newly cleaned file.