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How we handle your data →Remove PDF Metadata
Remove PDF metadata: clear the standard title, author and related information fields in a new copy. XMP data and attachments may remain in the file.
Title: Sample report; author: LaboratorU sample. Clear standard metadata, then inspect the downloaded file. This is not a complete privacy cleanup.
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A practical guide
Verify standard fields in the resulting PDF.
- Choose the PDF whose standard information fields should be cleared.
- Run Clear metadata to create a copy.
- Inspect standard fields in the result and keep the original available.
Try this example
Run the clear action and inspect standard title, author, subject, keywords, creator and producer fields in the output.
Before
- Title / Author
After
- Supported fields cleared
Before you start: This is not full sanitization. XMP, attachments, annotations, actions, hidden content and text inside pages may remain; saving may invalidate digital signatures.
Check the remaining metadataWhat you get
Clear standard document information fields. This is not full sanitization.
Limits and important details
Not full sanitization: XMP, attachments, annotations, actions, hidden content and text inside pages may remain. Existing digital signatures may be invalidated. Keep the original.
Example
After clearing, choose Latest PDF result in Inspect Metadata and review the standard fields. Do not treat an empty Author field as proof that all personal information was removed.