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View and Clean PDF Metadata

Choose a PDF from your device, view supported metadata fields, remove selected properties, and create a cleaned copy locally in your browser.

InputPDFOutputPDFLimit25 MB per filePagesUp to 100ProcessingBrowser processing

Core tools can be used without creating an account.

Supported formats and limits are shown before processing.

Processed locally in your browser. Your file is not uploaded to our server.

Updated 2026-07-10. This workflow is processed locally in the browser and has passed the core file, processing, and download check.

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PDF - up to 25 MB

PDF

Browser processing limit

Files stay on your device. The result is created in this browser session.

  • Metadata cleaning removes supported document properties only.
  • It does not remove visible text, annotations, attachments, hidden layers, or redacted content.
  • Not detected does not mean every privacy risk is gone.

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Fields to clear

Not detected is not the same as safe. This removes supported document properties only. Producer is displayed when found but is not offered as a reliable cleanable field.

Status: Waiting for files

  1. Reading file
  2. Validating PDF
  3. Processing locally
  4. Creating result
  5. Ready

Files stay on your device. The result is created in this browser session.

Use cases

Reviewing document properties

Removing author fields

Cleaning title or keywords

Preparing privacy-sensitive copies

Limits

Metadata cleaning removes supported document properties. It does not automatically remove visible text, annotations, attachments, hidden layers, or previously redacted content.

  • Metadata cleaning removes supported document properties only.
  • It does not remove visible text, annotations, attachments, hidden layers, or redacted content.
  • Not detected does not mean every privacy risk is gone.

Steps

  1. 1Choose a PDF from your device.
  2. 2Review supported document properties and select the fields to clear or replace.
  3. 3Clean metadata locally and download the new PDF from this browser session.

File handling

Metadata is read and cleaned locally in the browser. File contents are not sent to the PDFToolkit server for this tool.

  • Supported metadata fields are listed before processing.
  • Not detected does not mean every privacy risk is gone.
  • The result is created in the current browser session.

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PDF Metadata Cleaner FAQ

Which fields can be cleaned?

Supported fields include title, author, subject, keywords, creator, creation date, and modification date. Producer is reported when detected but is not promised as a cleanable field.

Does this remove hidden content?

No. It does not remove visible text, annotations, attachments, hidden layers, or redaction mistakes.

Can I keep custom values?

Yes. Enter replacement values for supported fields you want to keep or set.

How do I use PDF Metadata Cleaner online?

Choose PDF, review the settings shown on the page, start the workflow, then download the PDF result when processing is ready.

What file types does PDF Metadata Cleaner support?

PDF Metadata Cleaner supports PDF input and PDF output, with a 25 MB per-file limit shown before processing.