About this tool

Remove metadata from PDF — clean hidden data, free and private

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 no document contents are sent to PaperFit.

How to remove metadata from a PDF

  1. Drop your PDF, Office doc, or image into the box above, or click to choose a file.
  2. Let PaperFit scan it for hidden data — metadata, author info, GPS location, and PII like emails, phones, SSNs, and card numbers.
  3. Review the findings, then click Remove to strip them locally in your browser.
  4. Download the cleaned file, plus an optional audit report. No document contents are sent to PaperFit.

What it does

  • Finds hidden metadata, author and software fields, GPS coordinates, and embedded PII
  • Removes the data you choose with one click — no manual editing
  • Exports an audit report showing exactly what was found and removed
  • No watermark, no sign-up, no document contents sent to PaperFit

Common uses

  • Stripping your name and edit history from a document before sending it to a client
  • Removing GPS coordinates and camera details from photos before posting them
  • Catching a leftover SSN or card number in a scan before it goes out

Is it private?

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 no document contents are sent to PaperFit. You can confirm it: open your browser's network tab and watch — no document contents are sent to PaperFit while you scan or strip.

Frequently asked questions

Are my files uploaded to a server?

No. The scan and the removal both run in your browser, so no document contents are sent to PaperFit. There is nothing for us to see or store.

What kinds of hidden data does it find?

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.

Which file types can I scan?

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.

What's in the audit report?

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.

Will removing metadata change how my document looks?

No. The visible content stays the same; only the hidden fields and data you choose to remove are stripped out.

Do password-protected PDFs work?

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.

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