A PDF can carry your name, the software you used, comments and earlier edits. Drop a PDF to see everything it holds besides the page, then download a copy without it.
✓ Never uploaded
✓ Works offline
✓ Free, no sign-up, no watermark
What gets removed
Document properties: title, author, subject, keywords, creator and producer software, and dates.
XMP metadata, which some apps fill with names, paths and edit history.
Comments, sticky notes, highlights and filled-in form values.
Bookmarks, attached files, scripts and page thumbnails.
Earlier versions saved inside the file by incremental saves.
How to remove metadata from a PDF
Choose or drop the PDF.
Read the list of what it contains.
Click Download a cleaned copy. The pages look the same, and their text stays selectable.
Questions
Does removing metadata change how the PDF looks?
No. Pages keep their text, images and links. Only data that isn't part of the visible page is removed, plus text that was hidden under covers.
Is my PDF uploaded anywhere?
No. The PDF is opened inside your browser tab. The site's security policy blocks the page from sending data to any server, and it works offline once loaded.
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