Review properties before public sharing
Check author, title and software fields in the report. Removing properties can help prepare a public copy, but also inspect page content, annotations and attachments.
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PDF Metadata Viewer & Remover
Inspect PDF document properties and XMP, then remove embedded metadata using a full rewritten PDF. Download a separate copy without rasterizing its pages.
Processed with local open-source software. Temporary files are removed after every request.PDF metadata: review document properties without flattening the pages
A PDF can carry an author, title, subject, software details and XMP metadata separately from its page content. This tool reads those properties and removes supported document metadata in a rewritten copy. It is not a replacement for redacting sensitive text.
How to inspect and remove PDF metadata
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Upload an unencrypted PDF
Choose one PDF up to 30 MB. Review the properties report and any XMP section before deciding whether metadata removal is appropriate.
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Remove document metadata
The remover clears the Info dictionary and referenced Metadata streams, then fully rewrites the PDF with unreferenced objects removed. PDFs with signature fields are not accepted for removal.
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Open and verify the new copy
Download the cleaned PDF and inspect its pages, forms and links. Re-upload the downloaded copy to review its metadata report without replacing your original.
Metadata removal is different from PDF redaction
| Information | Metadata remover | Separate review needed |
|---|---|---|
| Document properties and XMP | Clears supported Info and referenced Metadata objects. | Reinspect the downloaded file to check its report. |
| Names and addresses on pages | Left in the page content. | Use the redaction workflow when this content must be removed. |
| Annotations and attachments | Not scrubbed for personal information. | Review them separately before sharing the document. |
| Protected or signed documents | Encrypted PDFs are rejected; signature fields block removal. | Keep the original protection and signed copy intact. |
Choose the right workflow
Remove sensitive text from a page
When identifying information is in the document itself, metadata cleanup will leave it there. Use PDF redaction and verify the downloaded document carefully.
Open PDF redactionCheck these things before trying again
A protected PDF is rejected
This tool does not bypass encryption. If you are authorized and know the required password, use the existing unlock workflow to prepare a separate unencrypted copy.
Open the authorized unlock workflowA signed PDF cannot be cleaned
Changing a signed document can invalidate its signature. Removal is rejected when signature fields are present; use an appropriate unsigned source and retain the signed original.
Processing, privacy and the original file
Local PyMuPDF processing runs on the LoveMyFiles server. The document is fully rewritten rather than appended as an incremental update, and its pages are not rasterized. Temporary files are deleted after each request. This removes document metadata only, not hidden personal content in attachments, comments or page objects.
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Helpful answers
Frequently asked questions
Are the pages turned into images?
No. The existing local PyMuPDF engine rewrites PDF objects without rasterizing the pages. Review important forms, links and other interactive features in the downloaded copy.
Can I remove personal text with this tool?
No. Use the PDF redaction workflow and carefully review the result to remove visible or embedded page content. This tool removes document metadata only.
Why are encrypted or signed PDFs not accepted for removal?
The tool does not bypass encryption, and editing a signed document can invalidate its signature. Removal is rejected for encrypted files and documents with signature fields.
Is old metadata left in an incremental PDF revision?
The remover fully rewrites the PDF with garbage collection rather than appending an incremental save. It clears the Info dictionary and referenced Metadata streams; other content and attachments are not scrubbed.
