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

  1. Download PDF Redactor
  2. Enable metadata stripping
  3. Create a clean output PDF

FAQ

Is metadata stripping enough?

Not if you also need to remove visible text — use redaction too.