Remove PDF Metadata and Links
Strip document properties, clickable links, and hidden references before publishing a PDF.
100% client-side — files never leave your device
100% private — processed locally in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.
Maximum privacy renders pages to remove hidden text layers, annotations, links, scripts, and embedded extras.
Remove PDF Metadata and Links: quick guide
Strip document properties, clickable links, and hidden references before publishing a PDF. GlobePDF runs this workflow in your browser, so your files stay on your device instead of being uploaded to a server. Use it when you want to finish a document task quickly in your browser, then verify the downloaded result before sending it anywhere.
Worldwide requirement checks
- Check the exact requirement on the official form, portal, or recipient checklist before submitting.
- Keep the original file until the upload or recipient accepts the processed version.
- Open the downloaded file once and verify page order, readability, and final file size.
How to use it
- Open Sanitize PDF and upload the file you want to process.
- Review the settings for this workflow before running the tool.
- Download the result and check it before using it in a form, email, or shared folder.
Best for
- Private document cleanup
- Fast browser-based file processing
- One-off tasks without installing software
Before you submit
- Check page order, formatting, and readability after export.
- Open the downloaded file once before submitting it.
- Keep the original file until the result is accepted.
Questions about Remove PDF Metadata and Links
Do I need an account for Remove PDF Metadata and Links?
You can use the basic features without an account. Sign up or log in to access additional capabilities.
Are my files uploaded?
GlobePDF runs this workflow in your browser, so your files stay on your device instead of being uploaded to a server.
When should I use Sanitize PDF?
Sanitize PDF is useful when you want to finish a document task quickly in your browser. Strip document properties, clickable links, and hidden references before publishing a PDF. Run it locally, then review the downloaded result.