Remove Metadata from PDF Files
Strip author, title, and hidden metadata from a PDF file in seconds. Free, private, no account needed.
How DocxLab Strips PDF Metadata
PDF documents frequently preserve document properties including author identities, company names, creation timestamps, and software producers. DocxLab's metadata scrubber operates in-memory directly in your browser to remove all hidden properties.
Upload PDF Document
Select or drag your PDF document into the browser workspace. Processing occurs locally in client memory.
Zero Information Dictionary
Our engine identifies Title, Author, Subject, Keywords, Creator software, and Producer entries in the PDF Info dictionary.
Download Sanitized PDF
Export a completely sanitized PDF file with all metadata attributes wiped clean, retaining crisp vector layout and text fidelity.
Frequently Asked Questions about Remove Metadata from PDF
Will removing PDF metadata alter page layout or content?
No. Document pages, text, vectors, images, and embedded fonts remain 100% intact. Only document information dictionary properties (Info dict) are neutralized.
What PDF metadata fields are erased?
DocxLab zeroes out Title, Author, Subject, Keywords, Creator application, Producer software, and timestamp dictionary entries.
Why should I strip metadata before sending a PDF?
PDFs often leak author names, software versions, internal file paths, and creation timestamps that pose privacy and competitive intelligence risks.
Does DocxLab upload or store my PDF?
No. Metadata stripping is executed client-side in memory inside your browser. No files are retained or stored on any server.