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Metadata Sanitization

Remove hidden properties and tracking data from your files securely on your local device.

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How to Sanitize PDF Metadata

Remove hidden properties and tracking data from your files securely on your local device.

  1. Open the Metadata Sanitization tool and select your PDF file.
  2. Review the summary of hidden metadata currently embedded within the document.
  3. Click 'Sanitize' to instantly scrub the file and save a clean copy—all processing stays on your device.

Key Features

Engineered for robust performance, absolute privacy, and efficiency.

Comprehensive Scrubbing

Strip away author names, creation dates, software versions, edit times, and hidden document properties.

Privacy Protection

Ensure sensitive internal tracking data and revision history are never accidentally shared with external parties.

Instant Local Processing

Clean your documents instantly without risking privacy by uploading them to an external web server.

Use Cases

Discover how professionals leverage this tool across various industries.

Legal & Discovery

Thoroughly scrub internal metadata from files before producing documents to opposing counsel or the court.

Client Deliverables

Ensure finalized contracts, reports, and public filings look professional and lack internal draft tracking data.

Anonymous Sharing

Protect your identity by stripping personal properties from documents before sharing them publicly.

FAQs

Got questions about our features or security? We've got answers.

Are my files uploaded to the cloud?
No. All files are processed locally on your device and are never uploaded to our servers.
Is my data secure?
Yes. Your documents remain on your computer throughout the entire process.
Can I process large files?
Yes. LawtonPDF uses your computer's hardware to process large files efficiently without upload limits.
Which operating systems are supported?
LawtonPDF is currently available for Windows.
Can I use LawtonPDF for business or commercial work?
Yes. LawtonPDF is designed for individuals, professionals, law firms, engineering teams, healthcare organizations, and businesses.
What exactly is PDF metadata?
Metadata is hidden information embedded in a file by your software, such as the author's name, the date it was created or modified, the operating system used, and sometimes internal file paths.
Can I recover the metadata once it is removed?
No. Once the metadata is scrubbed and the new file is saved, the hidden data is permanently deleted from that copy. We recommend keeping a backup of the original document if you need to retain the metadata internally.