Free pdf privacy tool
Clean the hidden data before you share.
PDF metadata can reveal the author, the software used and earlier document titles. Removing it is a useful final step before publishing a file or sending it to someone outside your organisation.
No watermark· No account needed for tools
This tool
Open PDF cleanup
Remove author names and editing history before publishing a PDF.
Private by default
Browser tools run on your device. Heavy conversion and OCR only use the service when you choose them.
01 / HOW IT WORKS
Three steps. No setup.
Remove author names and editing history before publishing a PDF.
Open the workspace
Add the PDF.
Choose Remove metadata
Run the cleanup and inspect the result.
Download
Save the cleaned copy.
Private where it matters
Browser-based edits and conversions keep the file on your device. Server features are used only when you choose them.
A clean result
No watermarks, no forced sign-up and no lock-in. Download the PDF and keep working wherever you like.
One workspace
Edit, sign, scan, convert, merge and organise without jumping between ten different websites.
02 / QUESTIONS
Good to know.
Does it remove text from the page?+
No. It removes document metadata, not visible content.
Does it remove hidden layers?+
It cleans standard metadata. For sensitive hidden content, combine it with redaction and flattening.
Can I check the result?+
Yes. Open the PDF properties in a viewer after downloading.
03 / KEEP GOING
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