PDF Metadata Remover
Strip hidden author names, timestamps, software signatures, and other metadata before sharing exhibits or filings. Everything runs locally — nothing uploads to CourtPDF.
Private — works locally in your browser. No files uploaded.
Drop in one or more PDFs to preview detected metadata. Toggle any field you want to keep before exporting the clean copy.
How it works
- Select one or more PDF files — nothing leaves your device.
- Review detected metadata like author, creation time, and software signatures.
- Click Remove Metadata & Download to rebuild a clean copy. Batch downloads arrive as a ZIP.
Need proof of changes?
Reopen the downloaded PDF in your viewer and inspect File → Properties. Fields you toggled off will show as blank or disappear entirely.
For discovery packets, pair this with the PDF Redactor and Bates Stamper to prep exhibits end-to-end.
Why metadata matters
PDF metadata often reveals usernames, workstation names, and timestamps from editing tools. Opposing counsel can use it to challenge authenticity or identify who prepared the file. Scrubbing these fields keeps the focus on the visible evidence.
This remover rebuilds a fresh PDF from your pages, so hidden document IDs and XMP packets are stripped. Keep only the fields you want to disclose.