Remove PDF Metadata — Strip Hidden Tracking Data
Delete author names, GPS data, software fingerprints, and timestamps from PDFs locally.
Every PDF you create carries hidden metadata — your name, your organisation, the software you used, when and where you created it, and sometimes GPS coordinates from a mobile device. When you share a PDF, this metadata goes with it. FixIt Localy removes all PDF metadata locally, in your browser, with no upload.
How It Works
Open the PDF Metadata Remover
Click the button below. The tool loads in your browser — no sign-in required, no software to install.
Load your PDF
Drop your PDF onto the tool. It reads and displays the existing metadata so you can see exactly what is embedded in the file.
Sanitise and download
Click Remove Metadata. A clean copy of your PDF downloads with all identifying information stripped.
Why No File Upload?
Zero Data Exposure
Your files are processed using WebAssembly inside your browser tab. They are never transmitted to any server.
Instant Deletion
When you close the browser tab, all processed data is immediately destroyed. Nothing is cached or logged.
PDPL & GDPR Safe
No third-party data processor is involved. Fully compliant with Saudi Arabia's PDPL and the EU's GDPR by design.
Frequently Asked Questions
What metadata does this tool remove from a PDF?
It removes author name, creator application, producer software, creation date, modification date, subject, keywords, custom XMP metadata, and document ID.
Why does PDF metadata matter for privacy?
Metadata can reveal your full name, your company, the exact date and time you created or edited the document, which software you used, and in some cases your location.
Does stripping metadata affect the PDF content?
No. Only the metadata fields are removed. All text, images, formatting, tables, bookmarks, and page content remain exactly as they were.
Is the metadata removal done locally?
Yes. The PDF is processed entirely inside your browser using WebAssembly. The file is never uploaded to any server.
Can I check what metadata my PDF contains before removing it?
Yes. The tool displays all detected metadata fields before you proceed, so you can confirm what will be removed.