How to Remove Metadata from a PDF
PDF files contain hidden metadata: author name, company, software used, and revision history. Remove it before sharing.
Every PDF created by Microsoft Word, Adobe, or any PDF generator contains metadata. This can reveal your name, company, the software you use, and when the document was created.
Step-by-Step Guide
Check what metadata your PDF contains
On Mac, open in Preview > Tools > Show Inspector > Document tab. On Windows, right-click > Properties > Details.
Remove metadata with FileCraft
Go to filecraft.tools/edit-pdf-metadata. Clear all fields (Author, Creator, Title, Subject, Keywords).
Download the clean PDF
The PDF is saved without any metadata. Verify by re-checking Properties.
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Open Edit Pdf Metadata →Pro Tips
- 💡Microsoft Word embeds the user account name as Author automatically
- 💡PDF revision history (in PDFs with tracked changes) can be accessed even after "accepting all changes"
Frequently Asked Questions
What PDF metadata can reveal about me?
Author name, company name, software version (reveals OS/Office version), revision count, creation and modification dates, sometimes GPS data if created from a photo.