Delete PDF Metadata - Remove Hidden Information
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Delete PDF Metadata - Remove Hidden Information for Privacy (Free Online)
Remove all metadata and hidden information from PDF files to protect your privacy before sharing. Our free online tool deletes author names, creation dates, software information, and tracking data entirely in your browser. Essential for GDPR compliance, document anonymization, and secure file sharing - your files never leave your device.
Complete metadata removal for maximum privacy - process PDFs locally with zero server uploads.
How to Delete PDF Metadata
Remove hidden information from PDFs in 4 simple steps
Upload Your PDF
Click 'Select PDF Files' or drag and drop up to 20 PDFs for batch processing.
Configure Privacy Options
Choose to remove all metadata (recommended) or select specific fields like author, dates, or software info.
Delete Metadata
Click 'Delete Metadata' to strip all hidden information. Processing happens entirely in your browser.
Download Clean PDF
Download your cleaned PDFs individually or as a ZIP file - ready for safe sharing.
Why Choose PDFyogi for Metadata Removal?
Complete privacy protection with browser-based processing
Complete Metadata Removal
Remove ALL hidden information including author, title, dates, software used, keywords, subject, and custom properties. No traces left behind.
100% Browser-Based Privacy
Your PDFs never leave your device. All metadata removal happens locally using client-side JavaScript - no uploads to any server, ever.
GDPR Compliance Ready
Meet data protection requirements by removing personal information from documents before sharing. Essential for legal compliance and data privacy regulations.
Batch Processing Support
Process up to 20 PDFs at once. Clean entire document libraries efficiently with consistent metadata removal across all files.
Selective Field Removal
Choose to remove all metadata or select specific fields. Keep PDF version info while removing author details - full control over what stays or goes.
Preserve Document Content
Only hidden metadata is removed. Text, images, formatting, links, and all visible content remain exactly the same - documents work identically.
PDF Metadata Removal Use Cases
Protect privacy and comply with regulations
Document Anonymization
Remove author names and identifying information before publishing or sharing documents publicly. Protect contributor privacy.
Example: Whistleblower submits documents with all metadata stripped - no author name, creation date, or software traces.
GDPR Compliance
Remove personal data from PDFs before sharing with third parties. Meet data protection requirements for European privacy regulations.
Example: HR department removes employee names from shared policy documents to comply with GDPR data minimization principles.
Legal Document Preparation
Clean metadata from legal filings, contracts, and evidence documents. Prevent opposing parties from seeing revision history or author details.
Example: Law firm strips all metadata from court filings - no client names, editing dates, or software information visible.
Secure File Sharing
Remove tracking information before sharing PDFs via email, cloud storage, or public downloads. Prevent recipients from seeing hidden data.
Example: Company removes internal software and author info before sharing product documentation with external partners.
Journalism & Research
Protect source anonymity by removing metadata from leaked documents or research papers before publication.
Example: Journalist removes all metadata from leaked corporate documents to protect the source's identity.
Corporate Security
Prevent information leakage through metadata. Remove internal usernames, department names, and creation timestamps from external documents.
Example: Security team cleans all PDFs before public release - no internal usernames or software versions exposed.
Delete PDF Metadata on Any Device
Browser-based metadata removal works everywhere
Delete PDF Metadata on Windows
Use Chrome, Edge, or Firefox on Windows 10/11 for secure browser-based metadata removal.
- Open PDFyogi in Chrome, Edge, or Firefox
- Upload PDFs by dragging or using file browser
- Select metadata fields to remove (or remove all)
- Download cleaned PDFs with metadata stripped
Delete PDF Metadata on Mac
Safari, Chrome, or Firefox on macOS provides complete browser-based metadata removal.
- Open PDFyogi in Safari or Chrome on your Mac
- Select PDFs from Finder or drag to upload
- Configure privacy options for metadata removal
- Download anonymized PDF files
Delete PDF Metadata on Linux
Firefox or Chrome on Linux distributions fully support client-side metadata removal.
- Open PDFyogi in Firefox or Chromium
- Upload PDF files for metadata removal
- Choose fields to strip from documents
- Download cleaned files to your system
Delete PDF Metadata on iPhone/iPad
Safari on iOS provides secure metadata removal directly on your mobile device.
- Open PDFyogi in Safari on iPhone or iPad
- Tap to select PDFs from Files app
- Configure metadata removal options
- Save cleaned PDFs back to Files app
Delete PDF Metadata on Android
Chrome on Android provides full metadata removal capabilities on mobile.
- Open PDFyogi in Chrome on your Android device
- Upload PDFs from device storage
- Select metadata fields to remove
- Download cleaned files to Downloads folder
PDF Metadata Removal Tool Comparison
See how PDFyogi compares to other metadata removal tools
| Feature | PDFyogi | Adobe Acrobat | ExifTool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free to Use | ✓ 100% Free | ✗ $239.88/year | ✓ Free (Open Source) |
| No Registration Required | ✓ No Signup | ✗ Account Required | ✓ No Signup |
| Browser-Based (No Upload) | ✓ Client-Side Only | ✗ Desktop Install | ✗ Command Line |
| Batch Processing | ✓ Up to 20 Files | ✓ Batch Support | ✓ Batch Scripting |
| Selective Field Removal | ✓ Full Control | ✓ Full Control | ✓ Full Control |
| GDPR Compliant | ✓ No Data Sent | ✓ Local Only | ✓ Local Only |
| No File Size Limit | ✓ No Limits | ✓ No Limits | ✓ No Limits |
| Mobile Support | ✓ Full Support | ✗ Desktop Only | ✗ Desktop Only |
| Privacy Guaranteed | ✓ Never Uploaded | ✓ Local Processing | ✓ Local Processing |
PDFyogi provides the easiest way to remove PDF metadata with complete privacy - no command-line skills or expensive subscriptions required. Process files directly in your browser with zero uploads.
Advanced Metadata Removal Tips
Expert techniques for complete PDF anonymization
Check Before Sharing
Always verify metadata is removed before sharing sensitive documents. Use our View PDF Metadata tool to confirm all identifying information has been stripped.
Remove All for Maximum Privacy
When privacy is critical, select 'Remove All Metadata' rather than individual fields. This ensures nothing is missed, including custom properties you might not know about.
Consider Embedded Objects
Metadata in embedded images or attachments may not be removed. For maximum security, also process any embedded content separately or use our Flatten PDF tool.
Document Your Process
For compliance purposes, document your metadata removal process. Keep records of when and why metadata was stripped from sensitive documents.
Batch Process for Consistency
When cleaning multiple documents, process them together to ensure consistent metadata removal. This prevents accidentally missing files in large document sets.
Combine with Redaction
For sensitive documents, combine metadata removal with content redaction. Use our Redact PDF tool to black out visible sensitive information, then remove metadata.
Technical Specifications
PDF metadata removal processing details
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about PDF metadata removal
We remove all standard PDF metadata fields: Title, Author, Subject, Keywords, Creator (software that created original), Producer (software that made PDF), Creation Date, Modification Date, and any custom metadata properties. This eliminates all identifying information from your documents.
Troubleshooting Metadata Removal Issues
Solutions for common PDF metadata problems