Remove or Edit PDF Metadata
PDFs often hide the author's name, the software used and dates. Remove all of it with one click before sharing, or set your own title and author.
How to Remove or Edit PDF Metadata
- Drop or choose your PDFs (several at once is fine).
- Choose "Remove all" or "Edit"; when editing, type the new title and author.
- Click "Apply" and download the new PDF.
Frequently asked questions
What is removed?
Title, author, subject, keywords, creator and producer software, creation and modification dates, and XMP metadata. Page content is not changed.
What about fields I leave empty?
Empty fields are removed; only what you type is saved in the PDF.
Why remove it?
The author field may show your computer user name and the creator field internal software. It is good practice to clean them before sending applications, quotes or official documents.
Is my file uploaded?
No. Everything happens in your browser.
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