Remove PDF Metadata FAQ and Quick Checklist
Use this guide when you want to reduce hidden document details before sending a PDF outside your team.
What this tool is best for
- Cleaning resumes and CVs before job applications
- Stripping author details from contracts and proposals
- Reducing hidden document properties before external sharing
Quick answers
Is this tool free?
Yes. Tiny File Tools supports browser-based workflows without account signup.
Are files stored?
Files are processed temporarily and deleted automatically after processing.
How do I get better results?
Use a fresh source PDF, then verify document properties in your PDF viewer after download.
Quick checklist before you click submit
- Confirm the PDF is the final version you want to share.
- Remember this removes metadata, not visible page text.
- Keep a source copy if you may need the original properties later.
Quick checklist after download
- Open document properties and confirm the common fields are blank.
- Check that the visible pages still match the source.
- Protect the cleaned file afterward if it contains sensitive content.
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