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Remove PDF Metadata Online

Strip author, title, keywords, and other metadata from PDF files. Protect privacy before sharing documents.

1. Upload images

Drop images here or click to browse

JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, TIFF, AVIF — up to 10 files, 25 MB total

2. Configure settings

The following metadata fields will be cleared: Title, Author, Subject, Keywords, Producer, and Creator. No content, fonts, or formatting will be affected.

Free plan: up to 10 images per batch. Upgrade for more.

What this tool does

PDF files often contain hidden metadata — author name, software used, creation date, and more. Papiral strips all standard metadata fields from your PDFs in bulk, making them safer to share externally or submit publicly.

Problems it solves

  • Removing author name and company from PDFs before sending to clients
  • Stripping hidden metadata from PDFs before publishing publicly
  • Cleaning up internal document info before external distribution
  • Protecting privacy when sharing personal or financial documents

Example

Remove all metadata from 50 contract PDFs before emailing to clients

Frequently asked questions

What metadata is removed?

Title, author, subject, keywords, producer, and creator fields are cleared. Content, structure, and embedded fonts are not affected.

Does this affect the visual appearance of the PDF?

No. Only the metadata is removed. All text, images, and formatting remain exactly as they were.