Why should I clean metadata if page content is already correct?

Because sensitive context is often stored outside visible content. Hidden fields like Author, Creator, Producer, Language, and XMP can expose internal workflow details.

Will my files be uploaded?

No. Parsing, preview, cleaning, and export run locally in your browser. This is especially important for contracts, finance documents, and HR records.

When should I choose quick clean vs custom clean?

Use quick clean when your policy is remove all supported fields before delivery. Use custom clean when you need precise control and must keep specific fields.

Can I remove only selected fields such as Author and Producer?

Yes. In custom mode, choose exactly which fields to remove. Unselected fields stay unchanged, and you can confirm this in before/after preview.

Can I continue adding files after entering workbench?

Yes. Use Add files in the workbench to append more PDFs without restarting the flow, which is useful for late-arriving documents.

What happens if some files fail in a batch?

Failures are reported per file, while successful files can still be exported. You can download completed outputs first, then retry only failed files.

Why is before/after preview important?

Different source systems write metadata differently. Preview helps you verify policy compliance before export and prevents avoidable rework after delivery.

How are multiple files exported and named?

Successful results are packaged as ZIP with traceable filenames, making downstream archive, audit, and handoff easier to manage.

PDF Metadata Clean (Batch)

Remove hidden PDF metadata before sharing or archiving.
Drag or click to add PDFs. Processing stays in your browser with no upload.

Drag multiple PDFs here or click to select

Merge multiple PDF files instantly

Preview what gets removed before upload-sensitive delivery

See before/after metadata differences first, then choose quick clean or custom clean with confidence.

Before and after preview for PDF metadata clean

Before (Hidden risk)

Author, Producer, Language, and XMP may reveal source systems and internal collaboration traces.

After (Safer delivery)

Sensitive metadata fields are removed by policy while visible page content remains unchanged.

Why use PDF Metadata Clean

Protect hidden document properties

Remove Title, Author, Language, XMP and other fields before sharing sensitive files.

Quick clean or custom clean

Use one-click full cleanup or keep selected fields with explicit control.

Batch workflow with stable export

Process multiple PDFs in one run and export as PDF or ZIP with traceable names.

Local processing with no upload

Everything runs in-browser for privacy-focused teams and compliance scenarios.

How to clean PDF metadata with lower delivery risk

Decide your scenario first: external sharing, archive, or compliance review

If files will leave your team, metadata cleanup should be a fixed pre-delivery step. This prevents hidden fields from leaking internal authoring context.

Upload one or more PDFs and verify the queue

Add files in batch and confirm filenames before processing. You can continue adding files later in the workbench when new documents arrive.

Choose quick clean or custom clean by your policy

Use quick clean when your rule is remove everything supported. Use custom clean when you must keep selected fields for internal workflow constraints.

Review before/after metadata preview before export

Check high-risk fields such as Author, Creator, Producer, Language, and XMP. This step helps avoid accidental over-cleaning or under-cleaning.

Export by file volume and handle failed items separately

Single file exports as PDF, multiple files export as ZIP. If some files fail, download successful results first and retry only failed items.

Questions teams ask before external delivery

Why should I clean metadata if page content is already correct?: Because sensitive context is often stored outside visible content. Hidden fields like Author, Creator, Producer, Language, and XMP can expose internal workflow details.
Will my files be uploaded?: No. Parsing, preview, cleaning, and export run locally in your browser. This is especially important for contracts, finance documents, and HR records.
When should I choose quick clean vs custom clean?: Use quick clean when your policy is remove all supported fields before delivery. Use custom clean when you need precise control and must keep specific fields.
Can I remove only selected fields such as Author and Producer?: Yes. In custom mode, choose exactly which fields to remove. Unselected fields stay unchanged, and you can confirm this in before/after preview.
Can I continue adding files after entering workbench?: Yes. Use Add files in the workbench to append more PDFs without restarting the flow, which is useful for late-arriving documents.
What happens if some files fail in a batch?: Failures are reported per file, while successful files can still be exported. You can download completed outputs first, then retry only failed files.
Why is before/after preview important?: Different source systems write metadata differently. Preview helps you verify policy compliance before export and prevents avoidable rework after delivery.
How are multiple files exported and named?: Successful results are packaged as ZIP with traceable filenames, making downstream archive, audit, and handoff easier to manage.

Visual Tutorial

See the workflow before you click export

Follow the key states from import to export, then repeat the same flow on the page.

Every highlighted step stays in your browser. Files are processed locally and are not uploaded to a server.

If files will leave your team, metadata cleanup should be a fixed pre-delivery step. This prevents hidden fields from leaking internal authoring context.