Privacy Scanner Find Hidden Data in Your PDF

Scan any PDF for hidden metadata that could expose your identity before sharing. Strip all detected data with one click. Free, no upload.

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Frequently Asked Questions

PDFs can contain author name, software used to create the file, creation timestamps, document title, subject, and keywords — all embedded in invisible metadata fields.

No. Only invisible metadata fields are cleared. The visible text, images and layout of the PDF remain completely unchanged.

This tool checks standard PDF metadata fields. It does not scan the visible text for personally identifiable information — use the Redact PDF tool for that.

No. All scanning and metadata removal runs entirely in your browser. Your file never leaves your device.