Privacy first. Your files are processed entirely in your browser — we never see them.
PDF Metadata Inspector & Remover

Strip hidden data
before you send.

Every PDF you create contains invisible metadata — your name, company, software version, edit history, and sometimes GPS coordinates. Inspect and clean it in seconds, privately.

🛡️ Privacy Risk Score Live

Upload any PDF and instantly see a scored breakdown of every privacy risk — High, Medium, or Low — then choose exactly which fields to strip before downloading the clean copy.

No server upload
Free forever
No sign-up
Works offline
PDF Privacy Analyzer LOCAL ONLY

Drop a PDF here

Click anywhere in this box, or drag & drop
PDF files only · Max 50MB

Choose PDF File

Reading PDF structure...

Your file never leaves this tab.

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The file may be password-protected, corrupted, or not a valid PDF.

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No risky metadata fields were detected. This document is safe to share as-is.

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Lawyers & Paralegals

Strip firm identity and author names before filing or sharing contracts with opposing counsel.

📰

Journalists

Verify source document authenticity. Check edit history and authorship of leaked files.

💼

Freelancers

Remove personal name and location before sending proposals or invoices to clients.

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Compliance Teams

Ensure PDFs are GDPR-clean before external distribution.

Hidden fields in every PDF

Standard PDF metadata contains far more than you'd expect.

Author
Person's name pulled from OS account when document was created.
HIGH RISK
Company / Creator
Organization from the software license that created the doc.
HIGH RISK
GPS Coordinates
Physical location embedded by certain mobile or desktop apps.
HIGH RISK
Creation Date
Exact timestamp showing when the document was first created.
MEDIUM
Modification Date
Timestamp of the last save — reveals recent activity patterns.
MEDIUM
Software Version
App and version used — can reveal unpatched software.
MEDIUM
Revision Count
Number of times saved — reveals editing patterns.
LOW
Producer
PDF rendering engine that created the file.
LOW
Subject / Keywords
Document classification tags set by the author.
LOW

Three steps.
No server involved.

Everything runs in your browser using PDF.js (inspection) and pdf-lib (rewriting).

01

Inspect locally

PDF.js parses XMP and DocInfo streams directly in your browser and surfaces every field with a Privacy Risk Score.

02

Select what to strip

Toggle individual fields or strip all at once. See your score update in real time as you choose.

03

Download clean copy

pdf-lib rewrites the PDF structure in memory and triggers a direct download. Your original is never modified.

Compared to alternatives

FeatureFileIntelAdobe AcrobatOther online toolsAdobe Reader (free)
File stays on your device✓ Always✗ Uploads to server
Privacy Risk Score✓ Included
View all metadata fields✓ 23+ fields~ Basic only~ Limited
Strip metadata✓ Free~ Paid only~ Often paid
No account required~ Varies
Works offline
CostFree$19.99/moFreemiumFree

Frequently asked

Does removing metadata change my PDF's visible content?
No. Metadata is stored separately from document content. All text, images, formatting, and pages remain completely unchanged.
Is this GDPR compliant for business use?
Since no data ever leaves your device, FileIntel has no GDPR obligations for your file content. A strong choice for GDPR-conscious workflows.
What's the maximum file size?
Up to 50MB. Processing is in-browser so performance depends on your device. Most business PDFs are well under 10MB and process in under 2 seconds.
Does this work on password-protected PDFs?
You'll need to enter the password to unlock the file first. Encrypted PDFs are supported once unlocked — the password is never stored or transmitted.
Can I process multiple PDFs at once?
Batch processing is on our roadmap. Currently we support one file at a time for maximum clarity in the inspection view.
Is the source code available?
Yes — FileIntel is open source. You can audit exactly what happens to your file by reviewing the code on our GitHub repository.
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Takes under 30 seconds. Works on any device with a modern browser.

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