--- title: "Strip PDF Metadata Online Free — No Upload, 100% Private" description: "Strip hidden metadata like author, timestamps, and GPS data from PDFs in your browser. No uploads, no servers. 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None of this appears visually on the pages." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Why should I remove metadata before sharing?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Metadata can reveal who created a document, when it was last edited, what software was used, and sometimes the names of reviewers. For confidential documents, this information could compromise privacy or reveal internal processes." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does stripping metadata change the visible content?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "No. Stripping metadata only removes hidden document properties. The text, images, and layout on every page remain completely unchanged." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is metadata stripping the same as redaction?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "No. Redaction removes visible content (text and images on the page). Metadata stripping removes hidden document properties. For complete sanitization, use both — redact visible content first, then strip metadata." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does EdgeDocs upload my file to strip metadata?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "No. All processing happens in your browser. Your document — including all its hidden metadata — stays on your device throughout the process." } } ] } ] } --- [ Edge Docs ](/) [Tools ](/tools) [Pricing](/pricing)[How It Works](/how-it-works)[Compare](/compare)[Blog](/blog) [](/feedback)[Log in](/login)[Sign Up](/signup) # Strip PDF Metadata Remove author, title, and hidden data from your PDFs. All processing happens in your browser. Free: 25MB max file size Drop PDF files here or click to browse Maximum file size: 25MB Strip Selected & Download 🔒 Your files never leave your browser. All processing is done locally. No-Upload Processing Network requests during processing: 0 Related Secure Tools [Redact PDF](/redact-pdf)[Flatten PDF](/flatten-pdf)[Sanitize for LLMs](/sanitize-pdf) EdgeDocs architecture ensures HIPAA and GDPR compliance by preventing data transmission to external servers. ## Why Strip Metadata Before Sharing? Every PDF carries hidden data — the author's name, the software used, creation dates, edit history, and sometimes embedded comments. This information doesn't appear on any page but can reveal who created the document, when, and how it was modified. Stripping metadata removes it all before the file leaves your control. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What metadata is hidden in a PDF? ### Why should I remove metadata before sharing? ### Does stripping metadata change the visible content? ### Is metadata stripping the same as redaction? ### Does EdgeDocs upload my file to strip metadata? 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