Does this redact text inside the PDF?
No. It removes supported document properties only. Visible text and page content require a dedicated redaction workflow.
- Plain-language property report
Guide
See common identifying document properties before sharing a PDF and remove the supported fields without uploading it.
Inspect common PDF document properties such as author, title, creator, producer, dates, pages, and form fields, then download a cleaned copy locally.
Clear answers
See common identifying document properties before sharing a PDF and remove the supported fields without uploading it.
Inspect common PDF document properties such as author, title, creator, producer, dates, pages, and form fields, then download a cleaned copy locally.
Can the cleaner break a digital signature?
Yes. Rebuilding or modifying a signed PDF can invalidate its signature. Preserve the original whenever signatures matter.
- Page and form-field summary
Is the PDF uploaded?
No. The PDF library reads and rebuilds the selected file in this browser.
- Locally rebuilt cleaned copy
A local check
See common identifying document properties before sharing a PDF and remove the supported fields without uploading it.
Inspect common PDF document properties such as author, title, creator, producer, dates, pages, and form fields, then download a cleaned copy locally.
Selected file
Choose one unencrypted PDF.
Choose one unencrypted PDF.
Review before sharing
Page and form-field summary
Review common document properties and structural facts.
Local verification
Clear the supported metadata fields if desired.
Clear the supported metadata fields if desired.
Download and reopen the rebuilt copy before sharing.
Four local steps
Can the cleaner break a digital signature?
- 01
Plain-language property report
Choose one unencrypted PDF.
- 02
Page and form-field summary
Review common document properties and structural facts.
- 03
Locally rebuilt cleaned copy
Clear the supported metadata fields if desired.
- 04
Plain-language property report
Download and reopen the rebuilt copy before sharing.
Browser privacy
PDF Privacy Inspector and Cleaner
Plain-language property report
No. It removes supported document properties only. Visible text and page content require a dedicated redaction workflow.
Page and form-field summary
Yes. Rebuilding or modifying a signed PDF can invalidate its signature. Preserve the original whenever signatures matter.
Locally rebuilt cleaned copy
No. The PDF library reads and rebuilds the selected file in this browser.
Clear answers
Is the PDF uploaded?
No. The PDF library reads and rebuilds the selected file in this browser.
- This is not malware scanning or complete PDF sanitization.
- It does not redact visible page content, hidden text, attachments, scripts, or prior external copies.
- Some malformed, encrypted, signed, or unusual PDFs may be rejected or altered when rebuilt.
Private workspace
PDF Privacy Inspector and Cleaner
See common identifying document properties before sharing a PDF and remove the supported fields without uploading it.