PDF Metadata Remover
Sanitize PDF documents by eliminating author names, software producer tags, document titles, subjects, creation timestamps, and hidden XMP metadata streams before sharing with clients or opposing parties.
PDF Metadata Remover
Strip author names, software producers, edit dates & XMP streams offline.
Drop a PDF document here
Metadata is stripped in-memory via pdf-lib — no files sent over network
Mask Client PII Before Pasting into ChatGPT
Two-way client-side token anonymization and 1-click restore.
⚙️ How This Tool Works Locally
When you use this tool on PrivacyKit, every byte is processed directly in your device RAM.
- 1. No Network Traffic: No HTTP POST or PUT requests are made to any server. Your internet can even be disconnected.
- 2. Modern Native APIs: Computation uses native HTML5 Canvas, Web Cryptography (SubtleCrypto), and client-side binary parsers.
- 3. Zero Footprint: Closing this browser tab immediately frees the memory buffer. No persistent cookies or caches remain.
💡 Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I remove metadata from my PDF before sending it?
PDFs created in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat retain the name of the author, computer username, software version, and edit history, which could leak confidential business data or violate GDPR regulations.
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