Remove PDF metadata

How PDF metadata removal works

This tool removes hidden document properties inside a PDF, often referred to as metadata. These fields include information such as title, author, and creator that are not visible on the page but can still be stored inside the file. The cleanup runs entirely in your browser, so your document stays on your device.

When to use this tool

Use this tool when you want to share, publish, or store a PDF without exposing hidden document details.

• Remove author or creator details before sharing a file externally.
• Clean metadata left behind by another app, export, or workflow.
• Prepare PDFs for publishing, archiving, or distribution.
• Make documents more neutral or anonymous.
• Standardize files by removing inconsistent or outdated document properties.

Need to change document properties instead of deleting them? Use edit PDF metadata fields manually. Need to remove a known password before cleaning hidden details? Try unlock a protected PDF first. Need a smaller file after metadata cleanup? Use PDF compression tool.

Step-by-step: remove PDF metadata

Cleaning PDF metadata takes just a few steps:

• Add your PDF. Drag and drop the file into the box above, or click to browse.
• Review the metadata found. The tool reads the existing document fields when available.
• Choose what to remove. Keep all fields selected, or uncheck any field you want to preserve.
• Remove metadata. The tool strips the selected fields locally in your browser.
• Save the cleaned PDF. Download the revised file to your device.

Which metadata fields can be removed

• Title: the document name shown in many PDF readers.
• Author: the person, team, or organization associated with the file.
• Subject: a short description of the document’s purpose.
• Keywords: stored terms used for organization or search.
• Creator: the application or workflow that created the document.
• Producer: the system or software used to generate the PDF file.

Privacy, limits and how this tool treats your files

FileYoga is built around a simple rule: your files stay with you. PDF metadata removal runs locally in your browser, so your document never leaves your device.

Tips for best results

• Leave all fields selected if you want a complete metadata cleanup.
• Uncheck specific fields if you need to keep certain document properties.
• Reopen the saved PDF to confirm changes, as some viewers cache metadata.
• Use this tool before sharing PDFs outside your organization.
• Combine with compression if you also want to reduce file size.

Troubleshooting

• Metadata fields are already empty: the original PDF may not contain document properties, which is normal.
• No changes after saving: make sure at least one field is selected for removal before exporting.
• Old metadata still appears: your PDF viewer may be caching document info — close and reopen the file or try another viewer.
• The tool shows an error: the PDF may be damaged, encrypted, or unusually complex — try re-saving it in another app.
• Password-protected PDF fails: remove the password first, then clean the metadata.
• Expected content was removed: this tool only removes metadata, not visible text, annotations, or attachments.

Frequently asked questions