No raw upload
Your PDF file stays in the browser. Raw file bytes and raw metadata are not sent to ScrubMetadata servers.
Supported format
Remove metadata from PDF documents
Inspect and remove supported PDF document-information and XMP metadata in the controlled browser-side Professional workflow.
Local processing
Processing time depends on file size, structure and the resources of your device.
Verified removal
ScrubMetadata assesses supported document-information and XMP metadata identified by the current parser, records each removal, and independently checks the output before reporting a clean result.
Questions about PDF metadata
What metadata is stored in PDF files?
PDFs contain author name, title, subject, keywords, creation/modification dates, software used, and sometimes location data.
Is PDF metadata visible to others?
Yes, anyone can view PDF metadata by checking document properties, potentially revealing sensitive information.
How PDF processing works
1
Select
Choose a supported PDF file.
2
Detect
Measure applicable field and container metadata.
3
Remove
Remove supported privacy-sensitive metadata.
4
Verify
Release output only after independent checks pass.
Process PDF files in your workspace
Supported PDF files are inspected and cleaned in your browser. Raw file bytes and raw metadata are not sent to ScrubMetadata servers, and only minimized evidence is recorded after processing.
- Raw file processing stays local
- Device-verified access
- Accounts approved by a person
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