How do I anonymise a PDF?

Upload your PDF and click "Remove metadata". We strip author, creator, dates and hidden data so the document is anonymised before sharing.

What metadata is removed?

We remove author, creator, modification date, software, comments and other hidden data.

Yes. Processing runs on hosted in the Nordics servers and your files are deleted automatically after a short time, no signup needed.

Metadata can reveal personal information such as names and location. Remove it before sharing or publishing documents.

What is metadata in a PDF?

Hidden information the software stores in the file: author name, company, application and version plus creation and modification dates. It does not show on the pages but travels with the document.

Can the recipient see who created the document?

Yes, often — the author and company name typically sit in the metadata and are visible under document properties. Run the file through the tool before sharing if that must be removed.

Is it safe to upload my PDF?

Yes. The upload is encrypted, and the file only stays on our Nordic servers while the job runs. Afterwards it is deleted automatically, and we never share your data.

Remove Metadata & Anonymise PDF

Remove metadata and anonymise a PDF online, free. Delete author, date, software and hidden data before sharing. GDPR-safe, Nordic-hosted, no signup.

Do you know what your PDF reveals about you? With PDF.dk you remove hidden metadata for free — author name, software, dates and other traces that travel with the document. Your files are processed in the Nordics and then deleted automatically.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I anonymise a PDF?: Upload your PDF and click "Remove metadata". We strip author, creator, dates and hidden data so the document is anonymised before sharing.
What metadata is removed?: We remove author, creator, modification date, software, comments and other hidden data.
Is it GDPR-safe?: Yes. Processing runs on hosted in the Nordics servers and your files are deleted automatically after a short time, no signup needed.
Why remove metadata?: Metadata can reveal personal information such as names and location. Remove it before sharing or publishing documents.
What is metadata in a PDF?: Hidden information the software stores in the file: author name, company, application and version plus creation and modification dates. It does not show on the pages but travels with the document.
Can the recipient see who created the document?: Yes, often — the author and company name typically sit in the metadata and are visible under document properties. Run the file through the tool before sharing if that must be removed.
Is it safe to upload my PDF?: Yes. The upload is encrypted, and the file only stays on our Nordic servers while the job runs. Afterwards it is deleted automatically, and we never share your data.

How to

Upload your PDF file (drag and drop or choose a file)
See what metadata the file contains
Click "Remove metadata"
Download your anonymised, cleaned PDF