Scan a PDF, Office doc, or image for hidden metadata, author names, GPS coordinates, and PII before you share it, then strip it with one click. This PDF metadata remover runs entirely in your browser, so the file you're cleaning is never uploaded to our servers.
Yes — and for a privacy scanner that matters more than usual. The whole point is finding sensitive hidden data, so it would defeat the purpose to ship that file to a server first. PaperFit scans and cleans entirely on your own device, in your browser, so the metadata, GPS location, and PII you're trying to remove are never sent to our servers. You can confirm it: open your browser's network tab and watch — nothing uploads while you scan or strip.
No. The scan and the removal both run 100% in your browser, so your file is never sent to our servers. There is nothing for us to see, store, or leak.
It detects document metadata (author, title, software, dates), GPS coordinates and camera info in images, and PII like email addresses, phone numbers, SSNs, and card numbers embedded in the file.
PDFs, common Office documents, and image files. PDFs are supported up to 200 MB, DOCX up to 50 MB; very large files depend on your device's memory since everything runs locally.
A summary of exactly what was found and what was removed — useful as proof for a compliance or handover process. It's optional and generated on your device.
No. The visible content stays the same; only the hidden fields and data you choose to remove are stripped out.
Unlock the PDF first with the Protect tool's Unlock mode, then scan it — encrypted files can't be read directly. It's free with no account and no watermark.