Remove metadata from PDF on Mac with a desktop application

Compatible with macOS Catalina and Big Sur
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Remove metadata from PDF on your Mac like a pro with a desktop app

Preparing certified and appropriate documents with pdfFiller for Mac is the right solution because of its capabilities and features. No more manual document filling out, no more errors.

Get started and remove metadata from PDF with pdfFiller for Mac with the app

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Install the desktop app
Download and install the version that suits your PC.
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Log in
Enter your account credentials or create a new one.
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Start editing
Create or upload a document and start editing in seconds.
Coming soon to pdfFiller for macOS
We’re currently focused on adding these features as soon as possible to the desktop app.
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How to remove metadata from PDF on a Mac with the pdfFiller desktop application

Nearly every person someday encounters the urge to quickly remove metadata from PDF. Are you wondering what program is the best to install to your macOS device for this function? There are numerous tools in the App Store, so let us make the selection process less difficult. To save your time searching for information, we’ve arranged in detail how easy it is to install the pdfFiller desktop application for macOS.

Get the application installed using the steps below and remove metadata from PDF right from your desktop

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Launch pdfFiller’s website in your browser
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Select and download the app for macOS
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Go to Finder -> Applications -> pdfFiller
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Install the app and launch it
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Provide your account credentials or create a new one
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Upload your document and remove metadata from PDF
That's how easy it is to remove metadata from PDF. The application offers a simple and easy-to-use interface and feature-rich performance. Get access to over 25 million online forms. To start, all you need to do is upload a document from your device or select a template from the library, you can also import a file from the cloud storage instantly. In addition, the left pane displays previously opened files allowing you to return to an incomplete one.
Also, pdfFiller offers a mobile app for iOS with automatic account syncing. This advantage will allow you to get direct access to your documents from your phone anytime and anywhere. Most programs lack this feature.
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Questions & Answers

Below is a list of the most common customer questions. If you can’t find an answer to your question, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
MetaCleaner is an online tool to clean metadata of various file formats developed by ODS. Storing files in the cloud or sharing files on the Internet is very useful but can be dangerous at the same time.
Head to the File menu, then click File info. And you can also press Ctrl + Alt + Shift + I on Windows and Command + Option + Shift + I on Mac. From here, you can copy or edit the metadata. Click OK to save your changes.
To delete PDF metadata on Mac, open your PDF document in UPDF. Now go to the "File" tab and click on "Properties". Now, you will see metadata information. You can remove the title and author's name.
Identifying and Removing Metadata Right-click on the file. View its Properties. If there is metadata that you would like to remove, select the Details tab. Click Remove Properties and Personal Information.
Click on the settings option and select “Custom.” In the left pane, open the “Discard user data” and ensure all the options are unchecked. Hit on the “Ok” button to save the settings. Your metadata will be discarded from the pdf.
Go to the "File" tab and choose the "Properties" > "Description" option. You can then view the metadata of the PDF document. To edit or delete metadata on PDF, select the information that you want to delete. Using the "Backspace" or "Delete" key on the keyboard, you can easily remove the metadata information.