# Remove Metadata

> Inspect hidden PDF properties, choose fields to remove, and export a cleaned copy locally.

Canonical: https://helpers.aibrush.co/en/remove-metadata

## Options

Remove title, author, subject, keywords, creator, and producer.

Remove creation and modification dates when present.

Remove XMP metadata streams where exposed by the PDF structure.

Remove non-standard Info dictionary keys where detected.

## How to remove PDF metadata

1. **Upload PDF** — Upload one PDF and review detected metadata.
2. **Choose fields** — Keep the default personal metadata fields selected, or choose a smaller set.
3. **Remove** — Remove metadata locally and review any notes.
4. **Download** — Download the cleaned PDF.

## FAQ

### Are my PDFs uploaded?

No. Metadata inspection and removal run in your browser.

### Does this remove visible text?

No. This tool removes document metadata. Use Redact PDF to permanently remove visible sensitive content.

### Can every hidden field be guaranteed removed?

Standard Info fields and exposed XMP metadata are removed locally. Unsupported proprietary metadata is reported as a limitation when the browser engine cannot see it.