Remove PDF Metadata Online Free
Remove PDF metadata in one click: share the document, not the hidden details.
- No upload
- See what is removed
- No sign-up
- XMP removed too
Remove PDF metadata before you send a file outside your company. The tool shows the author, software, dates and titles hidden in the PDF, then deletes them all, including the XMP copy many apps add. Your file is never uploaded.
How to Remove PDF Metadata
You see exactly what will be deleted.
Choose your PDF
Click Choose PDF file or drop the PDF on the tool above.
Check the hidden details
The panel lists everything stored in the file, such as the author, an old title and the software used. Click Remove metadata.
Download the clean PDF
The finished screen shows how many details were removed. Click Download PDF.
What Hidden Details Does a PDF Carry?
Most PDFs quietly record who made them and how. The author is often the login name of whoever wrote the first draft. The title may still say "FINAL v2" or an old client name. The software field can reveal your operating system and app versions, and the dates show when the work was really done.
None of this appears on the pages, but anyone can read it under File → Properties. When you remove PDF metadata here, all of it is deleted, including the second XMP copy that Word, Acrobat and many scanners add.
The pages themselves are copied exactly, so the document looks the same.
Names
Authors and login names.
Old titles
Draft names and earlier client names.
Software and dates
Apps, versions and timestamps.
What Is Removed and What Stays
Only hidden details are deleted.
| Removed | Kept | |
|---|---|---|
| Document details | Title, author, subject, keywords | File name you choose |
| Technical details | Creator app, PDF producer, XMP copy | Text, pictures and fonts |
| Dates | Created and last changed | Links, bookmarks and form fields |
Remove PDF Metadata Without Uploading
It would make little sense to upload a document to a stranger's server to make it more private. TickPDF cleans the file inside your own browser tab, so it never leaves your device.
There is no account and no copy on our side.
- 0files uploadedYour PDF stays on your device.
- 0copies keptWe never see your file.
- 0accounts neededOpen the page and start.
Remove PDF Metadata on iPhone, Android or Computer
- Windows
- Mac
- Linux
- Chromebook
- iPhone
- iPad
- Android
Open this page in your phone's browser, choose the PDF and tap Remove metadata.
It works the same on Windows, Mac, Linux and Chromebook, with nothing to install.
When People Clean a PDF First
Before a file leaves your hands.
Proposals and quotes
No internal names or old client titles.
Job applications
Your CV without template authors.
Legal and HR
Letters without draft history.
Anonymous review
Papers without author names.
Website downloads
Public PDFs without login names.
Whistleblowing and journalism
Fewer clues about the source.
Pro Tips for Faster Results
- Read the listThe panel shows what was hiding in the file.
- Rename the file tooThe file name is visible as well.
- Check the pagesNames in headers or footers are on the page itself: use Whiteout.
- Then protect itAdd a password if the content is private.
- Add a clean titleUse Edit PDF Metadata to set a neutral title.
- Keep the originalYour original PDF is not changed.
More PDF Tools
Like the tool to remove PDF metadata, they all run in the same private editor.
Edit PDF Metadata
Set a new title and author.
Whiteout PDF
Cover details on the pages.
Protect PDF
Add a password.
Watermark PDF
Mark pages CONFIDENTIAL.
Compress PDF
Make the file smaller.
Sign PDF
Sign the clean file.
Remove PDF Metadata: Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to what people ask before they clean a PDF.
How do I remove PDF metadata?
Choose your PDF at the top of this page. The tool lists the details stored in it, such as author, software and dates. Click Remove metadata and download the clean copy.
Can I remove PDF metadata for free?
Yes. The free plan works on PDFs up to 50 pages and 20 MB, with 3 downloads a day, no account and no watermark. TickPDF Pro removes these limits.
Can I remove PDF metadata online?
Yes. The tool runs in your web browser on Windows, Mac, Linux and Chromebook, with nothing to install. Open your PDF at the top of this page to start.
How do I remove PDF metadata on my phone?
Open this page in your phone's browser, tap Choose PDF file and tap Remove metadata. There is no app to install.
Can I remove PDF metadata without Adobe Acrobat?
Yes. You do not need Acrobat or any other software. Open the clean PDF's properties in any reader and the fields are empty.
Is it safe to remove PDF metadata online?
Yes. Your PDF is not uploaded. It is opened and processed inside your browser tab and never sent to our servers, so nobody else sees it. Close the tab and nothing is left behind.
How do I remove PDF metadata without losing quality?
Only the hidden details are deleted. The pages are copied exactly as they are, so text, pictures and links stay the same.
What is the easiest way to remove PDF metadata?
Open the PDF above and click Remove metadata. The title, author, subject, keywords, software and dates are all deleted, including the hidden XMP copy many apps add.
Ready to Remove PDF Metadata?
No account, no upload and no watermark: choose your PDF at the top of this page.
Open the toolTickPDF deletes the hidden details on your own device. Choose your file and remove PDF metadata today.