Strip Hidden Data From Your PDF
A PDF carries more than what you see on the page: the NAME of whoever prepared it, the software used, creation and modification dates, an XML-based XMP block and a unique document ID. If it contains photos, their EXIF data — camera model, capture date and GPS LOCATION — stays inside the file too. All of that travels with your CV, quote, contract or official application. This tool first shows you what is in the document, then strips it. Everything happens in your browser — your document is NEVER uploaded.
Frequently Asked Questions
What hidden data does a PDF hold?
Document properties (author, title, subject, producing software, dates), an XML-based XMP metadata block, a unique document ID, and EXIF data inside embedded photos (camera model, capture date, GPS location).
Does my file get uploaded?
No. Inspection and cleaning happen entirely in your browser; the document is never uploaded. A privacy tool that uploaded your file would defeat its own purpose.
What is the XMP block and why does it matter?
It is a second, XML-based metadata layer that software writes into the file; version history and document IDs live there. Many cleaners only clear the document properties and leave this block behind.
Is photo location data removed too?
Yes, when the option is on, EXIF/GPS segments are stripped from embedded JPEGs. The colour profile is preserved, so image quality and colours are unchanged.
Will the document break?
No. Only the metadata layers are removed; pages, text and images stay exactly as they were.
Can I set my own details after cleaning?
Yes. You can optionally set a new title and author once the old data is gone.