PDF Metadata Scrubber
betaPDFs quietly carry hidden metadata: the author’s name, the original file name, the software that made it, creation and edit timestamps, and an XMP block that can hold even more. This free PDF metadata scrubber shows you exactly what a PDF contains and removes it — the document’s Info fields and its XMP stream — while leaving the pages and content untouched. Everything runs on your device; nothing is uploaded.
Remove hidden metadata from a PDF — author name, the original file name, the software used, timestamps and the XMP block. Drop a PDF to see what it carries, then scrub it. Everything runs in your browser.
How to use PDF Metadata Scrubber
- 1 Drop your PDF to see the metadata it currently contains.
- 2 Review the author, dates, software and other fields found.
- 3 Click Scrub metadata & download.
- 4 Save the cleaned PDF — Info fields and the XMP block are gone.
Frequently asked questions
What metadata does it remove?
The standard document Info fields — title, author, subject, keywords, creator, producer and the creation/modification dates — plus the XMP metadata stream. Page content is not changed.
Is my PDF uploaded?
No. Reading and scrubbing run entirely in your browser with an on-device PDF engine, so your file never leaves your device.
Why does removing metadata matter?
Metadata can leak your real name, your computer’s user or file path, the software you use, and when a document was created or edited — details you may not want to share.
Does it change how the PDF looks?
No. Only metadata is removed; the pages, text and images stay exactly the same.
Does it work offline?
Yes. PDFPowerHub is a PWA, so once loaded the scrubber works with no internet connection.