Clean common PDF metadata before sending a resume to an employer, while keeping the resume text unchanged.
A before-and-after result you can verify
After the cleaned copy is created, this page opens that copy again in your browser and checks the same common metadata fields. The result shown under each file is based on your generated PDF—not a marketing estimate.
BeforeCounts populated title, author, subject, keywords, creator, producer and date fields detected in the original.
AfterRe-inspects the cleaned copy and reports how many of those common fields still contain a value.
Page checkCompares the original and cleaned page counts so you can confirm the document structure stayed intact.
Before sending a resume
Choose the PDF you plan to send, review the detected properties, and select Clean PDFs. Download the generated copy only after its verification message confirms zero populated common fields and an unchanged page count.
Keep the original resume
This tool creates a separate download and does not overwrite the source file. Keep the original resume, then open the cleaned copy and check that its pages, links and visible content still look right.
Need to combine PDFs?
Use Merge PDF to join whole PDFs in your browser. If you need a broader desktop workbench for organizing or editing documents, read our independent PdfCraft guide and tool comparison.
When to use a deeper inspection
Use a dedicated PDF security or forensic tool when a resume may contain comments, form data, embedded files, JavaScript, signatures, hidden layers or sensitive visible text. Metadata cleaning does not remove those items or guarantee anonymity.
More PDF metadata help
For a general field-by-field cleanup, use Clear PDF Metadata. For the specific Author field, see Remove Author from PDF.
Private, local processing
The selected file, cleaned copy and verification pass stay inside your browser. This site does not require an account or upload the PDF to an application server.
Keep the original file
The cleaner creates a separate download and never overwrites your source PDF. Keep the original until you have opened the cleaned copy and confirmed that it still displays as expected.
Frequently asked questions
Why remove metadata from a resume PDF?
A resume can contain Author, Creator, Producer and date fields alongside its visible pages. Removing common metadata can reduce accidental disclosure before a job application is shared.
Will this change my resume text?
No. The cleaner targets common PDF metadata. It does not rewrite or redact visible resume text, images, links or page layout.
Which resume PDF fields are cleared?
The tool targets title, author, subject, keywords, creator, producer, creation date, modification date and the document metadata stream reference.
Is this a complete security or anonymity check?
No. Comments, attachments, form values, scripts, signatures, hidden content and visible personal information need separate review. Removing metadata does not guarantee anonymity.
Are resume PDFs uploaded?
No. Inspection, cleaning and verification run locally in the browser without uploading the selected PDF to this website.
Where can I remove only the Author field?
Use Remove Author from PDF for that focused scenario, or use Clear PDF Metadata for the broader common-field cleanup.