Free Online Remove PDF Metadata

Remove PDF Metadata Sanitize Documents

PDFs store hidden data dictionaries containing Author Names, file paths, and edit history. Clean them before sharing with clients or courts.

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Free for up to 3 files · Max 100MB each · Secure RAM processing – no storage

Secure Cleaning Surface

Drop files to remove metadata

Encrypted in transit PDF (1.0 - 2.0)

Drag & drop your files here

Max 100MB per file (Free plan)

No account required

Filenames anonymized

Why this matters

Metadata in PDFs can reveal the original author (ghostwriting), the exact software version used (security vulnerability), and previous document titles.

How ExifX protects your privacy

Clean in three steps. No noise, no friction.

Our tool removes hidden metadata from remove pdf metadata while preserving original quality.

Step 1

Upload securely

Drag & drop files. Encrypted transfer, processed in memory only.

Step 2

Strip metadata

Deep removal of remove pdf metadata headers – EXIF, XMP, IPTC, and more.

Step 3

Download & share

Get clean files instantly. Files auto-deleted after download.

Under the Hood

We strip the Document Information Dictionary and XMP packets, neutralizing standard metadata fields without affecting text or layout.

> Detecting PDF (1.0 - 2.0) structure...
> Located Metadata Headers...
> Stripping sensitive tags...
> Rebuilding file container...
> Clean.

Tags We Remove

GPS Coordinates
Device Info
Author Data

Simple Pricing. Maximum Privacy.

Free Plan

3 Files per 24 hours
Standard Processing Speed
Max 100MB File Size

Pro Monthly

$10/mo

Unlimited Files
Priority Processing Queue
Bulk Batch Uploads
1GB Max File Size

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Pro Yearly

$120/yr $99/yr

Unlimited Files
Highest Priority Queue
Bulk Batch Uploads
1GB Max File Size
Save 17.5% vs monthly

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Why users choose ExifX

Built for privacy and speed.

Deep metadata removal

Complete deletion of EXIF, IPTC, XMP headers – not just hiding.

Anonymized outputs

Random filenames and no tracking pixels added.

Lossless cleaning

File quality preserved – no re-encoding or compression.

Questions

Frequently asked questions.

Everything about remove pdf metadata and privacy.

Does this remove text from the PDF pages? ?

No. We only remove the hidden "properties" and "dictionaries" in the file header. The visible content remains 100% intact.

Does ExifX store my files? ?

No. Files are processed in memory for metadata removal and are automatically deleted immediately after processing. We prioritize user privacy.

How long are files kept on the server? ?

Files are deleted immediately after download. We use automated scripts to ensure no residual data remains.

Will cleaning metadata affect file quality? ?

No. We use a lossless stripping process that removes only metadata headers without re-compressing media data.

Can I process multiple files at once? ?

Free plan allows up to 3 files. Pro plans support unlimited batch uploads with priority processing.

Does this work on mobile devices? ?

Yes. ExifX works in any modern browser, including iPhone and Android, for cleaning photos and documents on the go.