What metadata is removed from a PDF?
Remove PDF Metadata targets common document properties such as title, author, subject, keywords, creator and producer when those fields are present. It is meant for ordinary PDF property cleanup before sharing.
Remove PDF Metadata
Clear standard metadata fields from PDF files before sharing
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Clean PDF Properties Before Sharing
PDF files can carry document information that is not visible on the page. A file may show an old title, the name of the app that created it or an author value from a template. Remove PDF Metadata clears common standard fields before you share the file.
Good for Privacy Checks
Worth doing before sending proposals, contracts, forms, drafts, client files or public downloads. It does not change the visible pages. It only cleans the document information stored in the PDF properties where supported.
Metadata and Redaction Are Different
Metadata removal does not hide text or images that appear on the page. If there is visible information you do not want to share, use Redact PDF and review the result before sending.
How to Remove PDF Metadata
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Upload your PDF
Choose the PDF files you want to clean.
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Remove metadata
PDFem clears standard document properties and saves a fresh copy.
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Download the cleaned file
Open the file properties if you want to confirm the visible fields are empty.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does removing metadata remove visible text?
No. Metadata is separate from the text and images visible on the PDF pages. If private information appears on a page, use Redact PDF instead.
Is metadata removal the same as redaction?
No. Metadata removal cleans document properties. Redaction covers visible sensitive content on PDF pages. Use both if a file contains private metadata and visible private information.
Why does a PDF contain the wrong author or title?
Metadata can come from the original Word file, scanner app, design software or template. It may stay in the PDF even after the visible document content changes.
Should I check the file afterward?
Yes. Use PDF Info after removing metadata if you want to confirm common property fields were cleared. Also open the PDF and check that visible page content still looks correct.
When should I use PDF Info first?
Use PDF Info first when you want to see what metadata exists before deciding whether to edit or remove it. It gives you a quick report without changing the file.