How to use Remove Metadata
Clear common document properties such as title, author and keywords before distributing a copy.
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How to: step-by-step
- Select the PDF and review the displayed properties.
- Run Remove Metadata.
- Download the cleaned copy.
- Reopen its document properties to verify the fields you intended to clear.
Tips for better results
- Check the visible pages for names or other information too.
- Keep the source if its original properties are useful for your archive.
Common pitfalls
- Metadata removal is not full anonymization.
- Visible text, attachments or other document objects can still contain identifying information.
Before you finish
This tool clears supported metadata fields, not every possible hidden data structure. Readers may also display their own generated information.