PDF Metadata Viewer and Remover
View and strip PDF metadata free — see title, author, producer and dates, then remove them all and download a clean copy. Private, in your browser.
About the PDF Metadata Viewer and Remover
See exactly what hidden information a PDF carries — title, author, subject, keywords, the creator and producer applications, and the creation and modification dates — then wipe it all with one click and download a clean copy. Document metadata often reveals a person's name, the software they used or when a file was really made, which you may not want to share.
This is useful before publishing a document, submitting work anonymously, or simply tidying up files. The tool reads the metadata directly with pdf-lib and, on removal, clears every field and neutralises the timestamps.
Both viewing and cleaning happen on your device — the PDF is never uploaded, stored or logged. No watermarks, no limits, no sign-up.
How to Use the PDF Metadata Viewer and Remover
- 1Upload the PDF you want to inspect.
- 2Review the metadata table to see what's embedded.
- 3Click Remove All Metadata to clear every field.
- 4Download the cleaned copy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What metadata does a PDF store?
Common fields include the title, author, subject and keywords, plus the creator and producer applications and the creation and modification dates. These are added automatically by the software that made the PDF and can reveal more than you intend.
What does removing metadata do exactly?
It clears the title, author, subject, keywords, creator and producer fields and resets the timestamps, then saves a new copy. The visible page content is untouched — only the hidden document information is stripped.
Does this remove everything identifying in the file?
It removes the standard document-information fields. It does not alter the visible content, and it can't strip identifying details baked into the page text or images themselves. For those, edit or redact the content directly.
Is my PDF uploaded?
No. Metadata is read and cleared entirely in your browser with pdf-lib, so your file never leaves your device.