PDF Metadata Cleaner
PDFs carry Author, Creator, Producer, and timestamps even when the text looks anonymous. Inspect a file locally below.
Inspect metadata
No upload. Size-limited client parse of common Info fields.
- Runs entirely in your browser — no upload to Rewipe servers.
- Max file size: 12.00 MB.
- Images can be wiped and downloaded here (client-side). Full mobile privacy pass stays in the Rewipe app.
Quick answer
PDF metadata lives in the Info dictionary and often XMP. This page reads common fields entirely in your browser (size-limited, no upload). Remove sensitive properties in your PDF editor before sending contracts or resumes; use Rewipe for photo privacy on your phone.
Key facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Inspect | Client-side PDF Info / XMP sniff |
| Common fields | Author, Creator, Producer, CreationDate, ModDate |
| Max size | 12 MB on this page |
| Photos | Use Rewipe app — not this PDF tool |
Why PDF metadata matters
- Resumes can expose previous filenames and authors
- Contracts may show internal tool names and editors
- “Print to PDF” often stamps Creator/Producer
- Redacting text ≠ clearing Info/XMP
PDF fields to check
| Field | Leak example | Risk |
|---|---|---|
| Author | Your legal name | High |
| Creator | Word / design app | Med |
| Producer | Printer driver / library | Low–Med |
| CreationDate / ModDate | Work hours pattern | Med |
Key terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| PDF Info dictionary | Standard metadata block storing Title, Author, Creator, Producer, dates. |
Clean PDF metadata
- Inspect. Drop a PDF below for a local read.
- Clear properties. Use your editor’s “PDF properties” / sanitize tools.
- Re-inspect. Confirm Author/Creator are gone before you send.
What Rewipe adds
- Honest browser inspect without uploading the PDF to us
- Separate guide for Author-only searches
- Photo metadata handled properly in the mobile app
- Tables/bullets structured for search and AI citation
PDF metadata FAQ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Does Rewipe edit PDFs in the mobile app today? | Rewipe is centered on photo/video privacy on your phone. This web inspector helps you discover PDF Info fields; finish document cleanup in a PDF editor. |
| Why might some fields be missing? | Compressed object streams can hide Info dictionaries from a lightweight client scan. Try exporting a sanitized copy from your editor. |