An early-alpha open-source PDF workbench from ArtCraft for broader PDF tasks, including reading, organizing, combining, splitting and securing files.
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PdfCraft is a broader PDF workbench—not a metadata cleaner.
Download PdfCraft only from ArtCraft’s official page or official source repository. Use it when you need to organize, combine, split, or secure documents. Use this site when you only need to remove common PDF metadata privately, in a browser, with no installation.
Independent resource: PDF Metadata Remover is not affiliated with ArtCraft or PdfCraft. We do not host PdfCraft installers, releases, or source files.
From the official ArtCraft app page or its official project source. Do not download an installer from an unrelated guide site.
It clears common document properties locally—without uploading your PDF or changing visible page content.
Choose the right tool for the job
These tools solve different problems. Pick the one that matches the result you need—not simply the newest name you found.
| Need | Best fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Combine, split, arrange, read or secure a PDF | PdfCraft | Its stated scope is a full PDF workbench. |
| Remove author, title, creator, producer or common dates before sharing | PDF Metadata Remover | A focused browser-local cleaner with no installation required. |
| Remove visible text, images, comments or attachments | Neither tool by itself | Metadata cleaning is not redaction. Use a deeper PDF review workflow for sensitive visible or embedded content. |
Check the task
If your task is document editing or organization, visit the official PdfCraft project. If it is privacy cleanup before sharing, start with metadata.
Use a trusted source
For PdfCraft downloads and release notes, use the official project links below. Verify the source before running any installer.
Verify before sharing
For a metadata-cleaning task, inspect the generated copy and remember that visible information is not removed by this tool.
Official PdfCraft sources
These external links lead to the project’s own pages. They are provided for reference; availability and release status are controlled by ArtCraft and the project maintainers.
Frequently asked questions
Is PdfCraft free and open source?
PdfCraft is described by its project as open source and early alpha. Check the official project page and repository for the current license, platforms and release status before installing it.
Does PdfCraft replace this metadata cleaner?
No—these tools have different scopes. PdfCraft is intended for broad PDF work. This site is for a narrow privacy task: clearing common document properties locally in the browser.
Does removing PDF metadata remove visible information?
No. It does not remove visible text, images, annotations, form values, attachments or other embedded content. Review your entire PDF before sharing sensitive information.
Are files uploaded when I use this site?
No. The metadata inspection and cleaning run in your browser. Your selected PDF is not uploaded to this site’s server.
“PdfCraft” and “ArtCraft” are used here only to identify the referenced project. Their names and marks belong to their respective owners.