Remove PDF Metadata
Clear every metadata field from a PDF in one click: title, author, subject, keywords, creator, producer, and the creation and modification dates. Download a cleaned copy with the same visual content but no embedded author information. All processing runs in your browser.
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How it works
pdf-lib loads the PDF, calls setTitle, setAuthor, setSubject, setKeywords, setCreator, and setProducer with empty strings, and resets the creation and modification dates so they are removed from the Document Information Dictionary. The cleaned bytes are written back to a new file the browser downloads.
Processing runs in your browser
All processing happens inside your browser tab. pdf-lib handles everything in memory; our servers are not involved at any point. You can verify this yourselfin your browser's DevTools Network tab.
Related operations
To reduce a PDF's file size after editing metadata, try compress PDF. To shrink a long document before sharing, use split PDF. For pure text extraction without touching metadata, see PDF text extractor.
Frequently asked questions
- Why remove PDF metadata before sharing?
- PDFs created by office software sometimes embed your full username, the path to the original file, the device name, or the version of the software you used. Stripping these fields removes the easily-readable trace.
- Does this remove every trace from the PDF?
- It clears the Document Information Dictionary that most PDF readers display under File > Properties. It does not flatten signatures, remove embedded fonts, or strip XMP metadata blocks that some applications add separately. Consider it a strong first pass rather than a forensic wipe.
- Will the page content change?
- No. Only the metadata fields are modified. Pages, fonts, images, and the visible layout remain identical.
- Is my PDF uploaded anywhere?
- All stripping happens in your browser using pdf-lib. The cleaned PDF is generated locally and downloaded straight to your device.
- Can I also keep the title and only remove the author?
- Yes. Use the Edit mode of the tool to clear specific fields and leave others intact instead of stripping everything at once.