PDF files often carry hidden metadata — author names, document titles, software information, and creation dates — embedded in the file properties. When sharing PDFs online, this metadata can unintentionally expose personal or organizational information. smaller-pdf.com Clean Metadata tool lets you view and strip all this information right in your browser, at no cost, with no file uploads.
Simply drop your PDF onto the tool area, review the current metadata displayed in the table (Author, Title, Subject, Keywords, Creator, Producer, and dates), then click Clean Metadata. The tool strips everything using pdf-lib, leaving you with a sanitized PDF ready to download. All processing is 100% local — your files never leave your device.
This free metadata cleaner has no usage limits, requires no registration, and supports 14 languages. Perfect for professionals handling confidential contracts, legal documents, or any PDF that may contain sensitive document properties.
No. Only removes document property fields like Author, Title, etc. Page content and formatting are completely unaffected.
No. Metadata deletion is irreversible. Keep a backup of the original file.
Absolutely safe. All processing happens locally in your browser. Files never leave your device.