Remove PDF Metadata
See and remove the hidden details stored inside a PDF — author name, title, the app that made it and dates. It runs in your browser; your file is never uploaded.
This removes the document details (author, title, subject, keywords, creator app, producer, dates) and the XMP metadata block. It does not change what's visible on the pages, so names or text printed in the document itself stay. Details stored inside embedded images, attachments or form fields are not removed. Password-protected PDFs must be unlocked first.
Click to upload or drag and drop
PDF files only
How it works
- 1. Upload Select a PDF. It is read by your browser, not sent to a server.
- 2. Review PDFFry shows the hidden details it found, such as the author's name and the app used to create it.
- 3. Download Get a copy with those details removed. Pages look exactly the same.
Frequently asked questions
- What is PDF metadata?
- Hidden information saved inside the file, such as the author's name, document title, the software used and when it was created or changed. Anyone receiving the PDF can see it in their viewer's document properties.
- Is my PDF uploaded?
- No. Everything happens in your browser on your own device.
- Will my pages change?
- No. Text, images and layout stay the same. Only the hidden document details are removed.
- Does this make my PDF anonymous?
- It removes the standard hidden details, but not names or information printed on the pages, inside images, in attachments or in form fields. Check the visible content yourself before sharing.
- Can I use a password-protected PDF?
- Remove the password first with Unlock PDF, then clean the details.