Remove PDF Metadata
Every PDF carries hidden metadata — author names, edit history, timestamps, embedded XML — that can leak deal context. Scrub it clean before the document leaves your hands.
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PDF documents accepted · Max 10MB · Files never stored
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Drop your PDF onto the tool
Doclyx strips the document info dictionary and embedded XML metadata
Download an identical-looking PDF with the hidden data gone
What metadata does a PDF actually contain?
Typically author and creator names, the software used, creation and modification timestamps, and sometimes embedded XML with editing history — all invisible when reading the document.
Does scrubbing change the visible document?
No — pages, text, and images are untouched. Only the hidden metadata layer is removed.
Why scrub metadata before sharing?
In diligence and legal workflows, metadata can reveal who drafted a document, when, and in what tool — context you may not want the other side to have.
Redact PDF
Permanently redact PDF text and regions — blackout boxes or exact-phrase search, burned into the file forever.
Password Protect PDF
Encrypt a PDF with bank-grade AES-256 so it only opens with your password.
Compress PDF
Compress PDF files by up to 85% while keeping text selectable and searchable.