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Strip all metadata and XMP data for privacy. Free account required. Secure and fast.
How to Remove Metadata
Upload your PDF
Click 'Remove Metadata'
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Frequently Asked Questions
1What metadata is removed?
All metadata including author, title, subject, keywords, creation date, modification date, and XMP data.
2Why remove metadata?
Metadata can reveal sensitive information like author name, company, editing software, and document history. Removing it protects privacy.
3Is metadata removal permanent?
Yes. Once removed and saved, the metadata cannot be recovered. Keep a backup of the original if needed.
4Does this remove hidden data too?
It removes metadata fields. For comprehensive hidden data removal (JavaScript, comments, attachments), use the 'Sanitize PDF' tool.
Why Use ZiaSign's Remove Metadata Tool?
ZiaSign's metadata remover strips all document properties and XMP data from your PDF for complete privacy. Author name, company info, creation dates, editing history, and hidden metadata are all removed. Essential before sharing documents externally.
Also known as: strip pdf metadata · remove pdf properties · clean pdf metadata · pdf privacy tool
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