PDF Metadata Viewer & Privacy Sanitizer
Inspect hidden author tags, software footprints, and creation dates. Strip or edit PDF metadata directly in your browser with zero data leaks.
Select or drop a PDF to inspect metadata
Inspect author details, software footprints, creation timestamps, and sanitize sensitive metadata before sharing.
How to Sanitize PDF Metadata in 3 Steps
Select Document
Drop your PDF file. The browser parses its internal dictionary locally without uploading.
Inspect & Choose
Review detected metadata tags. Select 'Sanitize' to wipe all identifying data or 'Edit' to customize.
Download Clean PDF
Export your sanitized PDF with zero traces of author or system metadata.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about inspecting and wiping PDF metadata.
What is PDF metadata and why should I sanitize it?▾
PDF metadata contains hidden internal properties including the author's real name, company/organization, software application used, operating system, and exact creation and modification timestamps. Sanitizing metadata removes these private details before publishing or emailing confidential documents.
How do I remove metadata from my PDF?▾
Drop or upload your PDF file. PDFPulse will instantly analyze and display all detected metadata tags. Keep the 'Sanitize (Remove All)' option selected and click 'Sanitize & Remove Metadata' to download your sanitized document.
Can I edit metadata properties instead of removing them?▾
Yes! Switch to the 'Edit Metadata' tab to customize the Title, Author, Subject, Keywords, Creator application, or Producer engine, then save your updated PDF.
Are my confidential files uploaded to any external server?▾
No. All metadata inspection, editing, and XMP stream removal take place 100% client-side in your web browser RAM. Your documents never leave your device.
Does removing metadata affect document formatting or text?▾
No. Metadata sanitization only modifies the PDF's internal Info dictionary and XMP metadata stream. Your visual pages, fonts, images, and text content remain untouched.
100% Private
Zero cloud uploads. Your documents are sanitized entirely in your local browser memory.
Instant Sanitization
Wipe all internal metadata streams in milliseconds with zero loss in visual quality.
Free Forever
No sign-ups, no limits, and no watermarks added to your documents.