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Remove PDF Metadata — Strip Hidden Data Free
Every PDF carries hidden information — who wrote it, when it was created, what software made it. Strip it all out before you share the file, so the document speaks for itself and nothing else.
How to remove metadata from a PDF
Open your PDF in the Remove PDF Metadata tool.
See the hidden metadata the tool found in your file.
Click Remove Metadata — every field and the XMP packet are stripped.
Download the cleaned PDF.
Why use PDFZippy for this
Removes author, title, dates, keywords and XMP — not just the obvious fields
Shows you what it found before removing anything
Verifies the cleaned file before handing it over
Private — runs on your device, nothing uploaded
Tips for best results
Strip metadata before sharing a file, not after — assume any shared copy is permanent.
Check the file's properties in your PDF reader after downloading to confirm it's clean.
For a password-protected PDF, unlock it first — then strip the metadata.
Don't strip metadata from a signed document that must stay valid — rewriting the file can invalidate the signature.
Frequently asked questions
What metadata does this tool remove?
Title, author, subject, keywords, creator, producer, creation and modification dates, any custom properties, and the XMP data packet. Page text, images, annotations, forms and attachments are left untouched.
Is my PDF uploaded to remove its metadata?
No. The file is processed entirely in your browser and never leaves your device — which is the whole point of removing metadata before sharing.
Will the cleaned PDF look any different?
No. Metadata is invisible data about the file, not content. The pages, text and images come out exactly the same — only the hidden properties are gone.
Can I check what was removed?
Yes. Drop your PDF in and the tool lists every metadata field it finds before you remove anything. After saving, it re-checks the cleaned file and only hands it over when nothing is left.
Does this work on a locked or signed PDF?
A password-protected PDF must be unlocked first — use Unlock PDF, then come back here. Removing metadata rewrites the file, which can invalidate a digital signature, so don't use it on a signed document that must stay valid.