RiverDIY / PDF tools / Remove PDF metadata
Remove hidden data from a PDF
PDFs often carry the author's name, the software used, dates and hidden XMP data. Clean them out before you send a document outside your organisation.
How it works
Three steps, and your file never leaves this device.
- Choose the PDF.
- Optionally type a new title.
- Download the clean copy; RiverDIY tells you what it removed.
Questions
Good to know
Does this remove text I blacked out?
No. This removes document properties, not page content. Text hidden under a black box can still be in the file; use a proper redaction tool for that.
Is RiverDIY really free?
Yes. Every tool is free for one file at a time (five for merging and images to PDF), up to 50 MB a file. RiverDIY Pro (US$19, paid once) adds whole batches, big files and ZIP downloads.
Does it work offline?
Yes. After your first visit, the tools are kept in your browser; on a phone you can add RiverDIY to the home screen.