Sanitize PDF Author Metadata

Protect your privacy by securely removing author names, creation dates, software footprints, and hidden metadata from your PDF files.

HandleMyFile is fully compliant with ISO 32000-2 standards. By utilizing client-side WebAssembly, your documents are securely processed in an average of 0.8 seconds without ever leaving your device, ensuring maximum privacy and compliance.

Why Clean PDF Metadata?

PDFs often secretly store your name, company name, OS version, and creation dates. Clean them before sharing online.

How to Sanitize Properties

  • Upload Document

    Select the PDF file you want to clean.

  • Erase Metadata

    Our engine parses the structure and erases hidden fields.

  • Save Clean PDF

    Download the anonymized document instantly.

Protect Your Anonymity

Ensure whistleblowers, journalists, and everyday users can share documents without leaking their digital identity.

Military Grade Sanitization

We rewrite the PDF binary structure locally in your browser to ensure the metadata is permanently destroyed.

Instant Metadata Eraser

Scrub thousands of pages in less than a second using our highly optimized WebAssembly core.

Frequently Asked Questions

What metadata is removed?

Author, Title, Subject, Keywords, Creator, Producer, CreationDate, and ModDate.

Does it change the visual layout?

No, only the hidden metadata properties are modified.

Is the process secure?

Yes, it happens 100% locally on your machine.

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