Remove PDF metadata online free

Strip hidden PDF Info fields and source XMP for privacy — free, no signup. Files never uploaded

1 Add file
2 Review fields
3 Strip & download

Drop a PDF here to remove metadata

or click to select — free, in your browser

PDF only · No account · Files stay on your device

How it works

How to remove PDF metadata

Strip hidden author, title, and other Info fields — and drop source XMP by rebuilding the PDF — free, no signup. Page content stays the same.

Use this when publishing reports, redistributing client files, or reducing accidental information leakage. Creation and modification timestamps are removed with the other Info fields.

Privacy cleanup steps: How to remove PDF metadata.

Upload the PDF to Remove metadata.
Review the metadata fields listed for removal.
Click Remove metadata and download the clean file.
Compress or protect the output if you need a smaller or encrypted copy.

Why browser processing & tips

Why process PDFs in your browser?

Most PDF sites upload your file to a remote server first. That adds wait time, queueing, and means your document passes through infrastructure you do not control. LokaPDF cleans PDF metadata entirely in your browser — file content is not uploaded to our servers. Sensitive author names and edit history stay off shared copies. The tool works on Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, and Android with no install.

Client deliverables, public reports, FOIA responses, and any PDF where hidden properties should not travel with the file.

Tips

Metadata removal is not redaction — visible text remains.
Re-export from Word may re-add metadata; run this tool on the final PDF.
Opening the cleaned file in another editor and saving again can reintroduce Producer or ModDate — scrub the final export.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Remove PDF metadata free?

Yes — strip hidden document properties free with no signup. Clears author, title, and related Info fields, and drops source XMP by rebuilding the PDF before you share it.

What metadata does this remove?

Title, author, subject, keywords, creator, producer, creation date, and modification date Info fields, plus embedded XMP from the source (the PDF is rebuilt without copying that stream). Page content is unchanged.

Why remove PDF metadata?

Metadata can reveal author names, software used, or edit history. Removing it reduces accidental information leakage when you email or publish a PDF.

Will the PDF look different after cleaning?

Visually no — text and images stay the same. Only hidden document properties and timestamps are cleared.

Is metadata removal the same as redaction?

No. Redaction removes visible content; metadata removal only clears hidden properties. Use redaction tools if sensitive text must be erased from the page.

Does LokaPDF upload my file for Remove metadata?

No. LokaPDF processes your PDF locally in the browser — file content is not sent to our servers. Your document stays on your device, including on public or work networks.