Wipe hidden author names, computer usernames, software creation tags, modification timestamps, and XMP streams before sharing or submitting documents online.
Drop your PDF below to inspect existing hidden properties and wipe all metadata with one click.
Every time you create or export a PDF document from programs like Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Adobe Acrobat, Canva, or LibreOffice, the software automatically embeds hidden identification tags called metadata.
PDFs often record your local computer username, corporate login ID, or real name as the Author or Creator property, exposing your identity even when sharing anonymous files.
Exact date and time signatures record when a document was drafted and modified, potentially revealing project timelines, last-minute edits, or unreleased proposal schedules.
Specific software versions, printer drivers, and PDF engines are tagged into the document structure, which can be harvested by automated web scrapers or scanners.
/Info dictionary and /Root /Metadata XMP streams.No. Metadata is stored in a separate header dictionary from the visual page content. Stripping metadata removes only the invisible author and date tags-your fonts, text, vectors, and images stay pristine.
Yes, absolutely. Because FileSwift processes files 100% on your device (client-side execution), your documents are never uploaded to any remote server or cloud database.
Simply drop your PDF into the tool above. Our live inspector immediately scans the document structure and displays all detected properties before you clean it.