Remove PDF Metadata online

Clear identifying document properties before you share a PDF.

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When to use Remove PDF Metadata

Best for

Use this when document properties such as title, author, creator, subject, keywords or timestamps should not travel with the shared copy.

What the output changes

Standard PDF document-information fields and timestamps are cleared locally. Visible page content is left unchanged.

Check before sharing

Metadata can also exist in XMP packets or visible text. Use Sanitize PDF or the Privacy Inspector when you need a broader review.

How Remove PDF Metadata works in FileCarpenter

Remove standard PDF title, author, subject, keywords, creator and timestamp metadata locally in your browser, without uploading the document.

The focused PDF Tools workspace is designed for a single job at a time. It does not require an account and does not add a FileCarpenter watermark to the downloaded result.

Good to know

What is removed?

Standard document information fields and timestamps are cleared.

Does this redact information printed on pages?

No. Visible page content must be removed or redacted separately.