Data Analysts
Use Scrub PDF Metadata to prepare scrub pdf metadata results for repeatable reporting, exports, and data quality checks.
PRIVATE BY DEFAULT. INSTANT BY DESIGN.
Inspect & Strip PDF Metadata
Inspect hidden author, title and dates; remove document Info and catalog/page XMP metadata locally.
Unencrypted PDFs only · 64 MiB combined
Inspect PDF metadata
Files stay on this device. No uploads or remote PDF viewers.
Review the resulting file. Rewriting can invalidate digital signatures; copying pages may not preserve document-level forms, bookmarks or attachments. Maximum 2,000 pages; individual-page ZIPs cap at 1,000 files. PDFs and image outputs are not saved to local history.
Before & after: Scrub PDF Metadata
BEFORE · INPUT
A local five-page PDF sample will be created in your browser.
AFTER · OUTPUT
A local example PDF will be generated; image mode creates a PNG sample. Load it to review page counts and export.
How to use Scrub PDF Metadata
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Open local files
Drop PDFs or JPG/PNG images into the workspace. Files stay on your device.
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Set order or options
Reorder documents or images, select page ranges, choose paper size or inspect metadata.
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Process locally
Click the action to create the PDF or ZIP in a cancellable browser worker.
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Download and review
Download the generated result and review it before sharing.
Real-world workflows
Software Engineers
Use Scrub PDF Metadata to transform source content for integration fixtures, debugging, or code review directly in the browser.
E-Commerce Managers
Use Scrub PDF Metadata to prepare storefront content or inspect integration data before passing it to your technical team.
Technical edge cases & frequently asked questions
Are my PDFs uploaded?
No. pdf-lib and local browser workers inspect and rewrite documents on your device. No PDF content is sent to a server or remote viewer.
Are password-protected PDFs supported?
No. Use an unencrypted copy. Rewriting may invalidate signatures; page copying may not retain document-level forms, bookmarks or attachments.
What are the limits?
Combined files are limited to 64 MiB, PDFs to 2,000 pages, individual-page ZIPs to 1,000 files, and image conversion to 30 JPG/PNG files of up to 32 megapixels each. Capacity varies by browser.
Does metadata removal make a PDF anonymous?
No. It removes the document Info dictionary and catalog/page XMP streams and checks the seven displayed fields. Comments, attachments, hidden content, signatures, other metadata and embedded-image information may still identify someone. This is not redaction.
| Encoding | UTF-8 (text) |
|---|---|
| Processing | Local JavaScript / browser Canvas |
| Max recommended file size | 50 MB+ may work; browser memory and tool complexity determine capacity. Start smaller. |
| Server retention | 0 bytes — no server uploads |