Remove metadata from a PDF
PDF metadata can leak author names, software used, titles, and other details. Stripping metadata is a simple privacy win before sharing.
Why this workflow
- Removes common metadata fields
- Runs locally
- Pairs well with redaction
Step-by-step
- Download PDF Redactor
- Enable metadata stripping
- Create a clean output PDF
FAQ
Is metadata stripping enough?
Not if you also need to remove visible text — use redaction too.