Remove PDF Metadata

Most PDFs carry hidden fields you never see on the page: the author's name (often a real personal or company account name), title, subject, keywords, the software that created it, and creation and modification timestamps. Many also embed an XMP metadata stream with the same details in XML form.

It clears the document information fields (title, author, subject, keywords, creator, producer), deletes the creation and modification dates, and strips the embedded XMP metadata stream. It does not change the visible content of your pages, and it does not remove text, annotations or attachments inside the document.

No. This tool runs 100% in your browser — your file never leaves your device. That matters here more than anywhere: you are cleaning a document for privacy, so it should not travel over the internet at all.

Metadata can quietly reveal who wrote a document, which software and account created it, and exactly when it was made or edited. Removing it before you share a CV, contract, report or public document prevents leaking names, timelines and internal tooling.

Not directly — encrypted PDFs can't be modified without the password. Use our Unlock PDF tool to remove the password first, then clean the metadata here.

After cleaning, BlendPDF re-opens the cleaned file and reads its metadata back, showing a before/after table where each removed field is confirmed. You can also check the downloaded file yourself in any PDF viewer's document properties.

No. Pages, text, images, and formatting stay exactly as they were — only the hidden document information fields and the XMP stream are removed. Annotations, attachments, and the text itself are not touched.

The tool removes document-level metadata only. It does not delete annotations, comments, attachments, bookmarks, form data, or sensitive text visible on the pages. If the content itself contains private information, you need to redact it separately.

XMP is an XML block embedded in many PDFs that duplicates and extends the basic metadata — author, software, timestamps, and sometimes document history. Deleting only the info fields leaves XMP behind, which is why this tool strips the whole XMP stream from the document catalog as well.

PDF files up to 50MB are supported, with no page limit. Since processing is local, speed depends on your device rather than a server, and metadata removal is fast even for large documents.

No. The cleaned PDF is saved as a new file prefixed with "no-metadata-", and your original stays untouched on your device. You keep both versions.

Yes, the tool works on smartphones and tablets. The metadata table, removal button, and download all work in mobile browsers, and processing stays local to your device.

Yes — completely free, with no sign-up, no watermarks, and no premium tiers today. Files up to 50MB are supported, and unlimited documents can be cleaned.

Common causes are password-protected files (unlock first), corrupted PDFs, or files over 50MB. Some malformed documents can't be re-saved by the cleaning engine. Verify the file opens in a PDF viewer, then try again; if a specific field resists removal, the before/after table will show it honestly.