Does this redact visible text?
No. This tool removes metadata, not visible page content. Redacting visible text requires a dedicated redaction workflow.
Secure · Remove metadata
Remove PDF metadata before sharing
Clean sharing copies by removing descriptive metadata in the backend pipeline.
- Info dictionary removal
- XMP removal
- No analytics text capture
privacy sweep
Secure processing, simple download.
You upload from this page (or paste input for instant tools). Utiline processes your request in the cloud and gives you a link to download the result—nothing heavy runs in your browser.
When to use Remove metadata
Built for everyday file work.
- Prepare public records
- Remove author fields
- Clean vendor documents
By default both XMP and document info metadata are removed.
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Run Remove metadata
Choose your files (or enter a URL when the tool allows it), then start the job. Utiline uploads securely, processes in the cloud, and shows progress here until your download is ready.
Drag and drop files here, or use the file picker below.
Download links expire after a limited time. Save your output promptly — see data retention (draft).
0 selected1 KB total8 MB per fileQueue: low
FAQ
Remove metadata questions
Can anonymous users run it?
Yes, within anonymous file size, page, and soft usage limits.