Remove PDF Metadata.

The Properties tab lists entries stored in the standard PDF document-information dictionary. This includes custom keys as well as common properties. Dates are shown as stored in the PDF, which can use a compact format and a time-zone suffix.

The counters also show XMP references and the presence of a file-identifier entry. XMP is removed without opening its XML content in the page. Long property values are shortened for display only; the complete property is removed.

Remove metadata clears the document-information dictionary, including author, creator, producer, creation and modification dates and custom properties. It also removes standard Metadata references on the document, pages and resources, together with the trailer file identifiers.

The app writes a new PDF and removes unreachable objects rather than applying an incremental update. It then reopens the result and checks that these metadata entries are absent. Each XMP counter represents a reference, not the number of XML fields inside it.

The PDF tab lets you check the original pages using thumbnails, page controls and zoom. Removing metadata does not intentionally change text, pictures, vector graphics, comments, links, bookmarks or saved form values. Arabic and other writing systems remain as they were in the source.

This is not redaction or full anonymization. Names inside page text, annotation authors, attachments and application-specific private data are outside the removal scope. Use a suitable related tool when those are the information you need to remove.

After processing, Download saves the rewritten PDF and Preview opens the result. Back returns to the metadata review, while Start over lets you choose another file. A PDF with no detected metadata can still be saved as a cleaned copy.

Rewriting a signed PDF invalidates existing digital signatures. Removing XMP also removes metadata required for PDF/A. Keep an original signed or archival copy and do not treat the downloaded file as preserving those certifications.

The file is inspected and rewritten in a browser worker. Standard PDF parsing is used; embedded scripts and document actions are not executed. Password-protected PDFs must be unlocked before use.

Very complex files, exceptionally large properties or long-running operations may be rejected. Download the result before closing the tab. For selective changes instead of complete property removal, use Edit PDF Metadata.