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Remove Metadata From PDF Files — Free, In-Browser

Strip author names, edit history, timestamps, and hidden producer fields from any PDF before you share it.

Why scrub metadata from PDFs?

Every PDF carries hidden metadata — the original author, the software that created it, modification timestamps, and sometimes redaction layers. Sharing a PDF without scrubbing it can leak company names, employee identities, or evidence that a document was edited. SafeRestore strips all of it without uploading the file.

Common use cases

Frequently asked questions

What metadata is stored inside a PDF?

Author name, title, subject, keywords, creator application, producer, creation date, modification date, and sometimes XMP packets with edit history.

Will scrubbing break the PDF?

No. We rewrite only the document info dictionary and XMP packet. Page content, fonts, signatures, and form fields are preserved bit-for-bit.

Are my files uploaded?

Never. Scrubbing happens entirely in your browser via JavaScript and the File API. Your PDF never leaves your device.

Does it remove digital signatures?

No — we deliberately preserve cryptographic signatures so the document remains verifiable. We only strip identifying metadata.

Open Metadata Scrubber

Use SafeRestore Metadata Scrubber to handle this directly. The tool runs in your browser — nothing is uploaded.