PDF Metadata Remover
Strips author, title and other metadata from a PDF for privacy, locally in the browser.
Remove metadata
Drag & drop a PDF here, or
Processed on your device — never uploaded.
How to use this calculator
- Drop in a PDF.
- Click Clean PDF.
- Download a copy with document metadata removed.
How it works
Rebuilds the PDF into a fresh document and clears the title, author, subject, keywords, producer and creator fields — all locally.
Worked example
Before sharing. Strip your name and software details from a PDF's properties.
Tips
- Your files are processed locally in your browser. They are not uploaded to Zerdly.
Frequently asked questions
Does it remove everything?
It clears standard document metadata. Content inside the pages (text, images) is unchanged.
Privacy?
Processed locally; never uploaded.
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Cite this tool
Zerdly. (2026). PDF Metadata Remover. Retrieved from https://www.zerdly.com/tools/pdf-metadata-remover/
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Designed to run locally in your browser. Tool inputs are not intentionally stored by Zerdly unless stated otherwise.