Remove PDF metadata
Strip title, author, XMP, attachments, and JavaScript. Page content is not rasterized.
Deleted after the job
The PDF is uploaded over HTTPS. We strip Info/XMP/embedded files/JavaScript, return the file, then delete the upload.
What this removes
Document title, author, subject, keywords, creator/producer, XMP, embedded file attachments, and document-level JavaScript. Page text and images stay. Need to black out content? Use Redact PDF. Max 50 MB.
Drop a PDF to strip metadata
PDF only · max 50 MB
How it works
- 1
Drop the PDF
About 50 MB max.
- 2
Strip properties
Info, XMP, attachments, JavaScript.
- 3
Download
Page content is unchanged. The upload is deleted.
About Remove PDF metadata
Remove PDF metadata clears Info, XMP, embedded files, and document JavaScript without rasterizing pages. Use Redact PDF if the secret is on the page itself.
What people use it for
- Strip author and title before sending a draft
- Remove XMP that names the creating app or machine
- Drop embedded files attached inside the PDF
Privacy: Your PDF is uploaded over HTTPS, processed, returned to you, then deleted from our servers immediately. We do not retain or share your files.
Frequently asked questions
Is Remove PDF metadata free?+
Yes. Remove PDF metadata on ChargeBite Tools is free to use and does not require an account.
Is Remove PDF metadata private?+
Your file is uploaded over HTTPS, processed for that job only, returned to you, then deleted. We do not keep long-term copies.
Does this hide text on the page?+
No. It removes document properties, XMP, attachments, and JavaScript. Use Redact PDF to black out page content.
More answers on the FAQ page and our privacy policy.
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