What does it clear?
The hidden document metadata, including author, producer, and the create and modify dates.
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Clean PDF
Check one PDF for images, links, email addresses, metadata, and annotations, then remove what you do not want to send.
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The engine will detect PDF/DOCX/PPTX/XLSX, then the scanner will extract images, links, emails, metadata, text, and document structure.
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Work completely offline. No uploads. No servers. 100% private.
What this tool does
Clean PDF runs a privacy cleanup over a PDF, clearing the hidden data a document carries before you share it, starting with the metadata: author, producer, and the created and modified timestamps. It is a quick pre-share pass that keeps a file from quietly revealing who made it or what produced it. For images and other content, pair it with the dedicated PDF tools.
How it works
Open your PDF and the tool reads it in your browser, clears the hidden document data, and gives you a clean copy to download. Re-scan the result to confirm what came out. Your original file is never changed and nothing is uploaded.
When to use Clean PDF
A quick privacy pass before sharing a PDF
Clearing author and producer details from a file
Prepping a document to leave your organization
Checking what hidden data a PDF is carrying
FAQ
How do I remove images or pages too?
Use Remove Images from PDF and the other dedicated PDF tools alongside it.
Are my files uploaded anywhere?
No. Everything runs locally in your browser.
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