What fields can I modify in a PDF?

You can view and modify standard properties like Title, Author, Subject, Keywords, Creator (the tool that created the PDF), and Producer (the PDF engine used).

What is Safe Scrub mode?

Safe Scrub is an anonymization feature that removes all trace metadata, creation dates, modification dates, software footprints, and unique document IDs in a single click.

Can I compare metadata between two files?

Yes, our metadata workspace includes a side-by-side comparison panel to verify edits before saving or compare two different documents.

How do I download the edited PDF?

Once you have completed your modifications or run a Safe Scrub, simply click the 'Download PDF' button to compile the new version client-side.

Built on Metadata Editor

Remove PDF Metadata Online

Remove all metadata from your PDFs in one click. Our client-side GDPR Safe Scrub ensures your document details remain private before sharing.

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Why use GoluPDFs for this?

1Wipes Title, Author, Creator, and modification stamps instantly
2Clears hidden XMP XML payload streams client-side
3No upload — PDF is scrubbed inside browser memory
4Completely free with no limit on file size

What you get inside Metadata Editor

View and edit document title, author, subject, keywords, creator, and producer
GDPR Privacy Check: Identify timezone leaks, timestamps, and software footprints
Hidden Metadata Detection: Inspect embedded XML/XMP payload streams
Metadata History Log: Review edits chronologically during your session
Metadata Compare Mode: Side-by-side verification of original vs edited values
Safe Scrub Anonymization: Wipe all identifiers in one click

Frequently asked questions

Absolutely. All processing occurs locally in your browser using pdf-lib and WebAssembly. Your files are never uploaded to any server, ensuring 100% privacy and GDPR compliance.