Remove PDF metadata

Remove PDF metadata

Clear supported descriptive metadata from a PDF before you distribute a copy. The tool removes common title, author, subject, keyword, creator, and producer values and resets the stored dates in the new file.

How to remove pdf metadata

1. Select the PDF.
2. Run the metadata removal.
3. Download the new PDF.
4. Open its metadata report to confirm the supported fields were cleared.

Key features of PDF metadata remover

1. Clears title and author
2. Clears subject and keywords
3. Clears creator and producer
4. Resets creation and modification dates
5. Does not rewrite visible page text
6. Creates a separate PDF

Remove metadata versus edit metadata

Use removal when the supported fields should be cleared. Use the metadata editor to replace them with accurate values, or the metadata viewer for inspection only.

Frequently asked questions about PDF metadata remover

Which fields are cleared?

The tool clears title, author, subject, keywords, creator, and producer in the generated PDF.

Are the dates removed completely?

The generated file resets creation and modification dates rather than preserving the originals.

Does this remove text or images from pages?

No. It targets stored metadata, not visible page content.

Does the tool change my original file?

The tool creates a new result; the PDF you selected remains unchanged.

Can I use it with a password-protected PDF?

A protected PDF may need to be unlocked before the tool can read or process it.

Will large files take longer?

They can. Processing time depends on the file size, page count, and the work required for each page.