Why Sanitize PDF Documents?
Standard PDF files invisibly store author names, company IDs, software versions, GPS locations, and hidden XML packets. Sanitizing ensures zero personal data leaks.
Quick Definition & Overview
PDF Sanitization scrubs document information dictionaries, XMP metadata streams, embedded thumbnails, JavaScript actions, and private annotations.
- Wipes author, title, producer, and modification timestamps
- Removes embedded JavaScript and executable macros
- Strips hidden XML packets and cached thumbnail previews
Input
PDF
Output
Sanitized PDF
Privacy
100% Clean
Cost
100% Free
How to use Sanitize PDF
- Upload PDFSelect the document you wish to clean.
- Automatic ScrubbingSmartAssPDF scans all internal dictionaries.
- Click SanitizeClick 'Process Sanitize PDF' to strip metadata.
- Download Privacy PDFSave your anonymous, sanitized document.
Frequently Asked Questions
What information is removed during PDF sanitization?
Sanitization strips author names, creating software, creation and modification timestamps, XMP XML metadata packets, embedded thumbnail images, and unique document tracking UUIDs.
Will sanitization affect document visual formatting?
No. The visible document pages, text, vector graphics, and images remain 100% untouched. Only invisible metadata packets are removed.
What metadata is removed by this tool?
The tool removes: XMP metadata packets, Document Information Dictionary entries (Author, Creator, Producer, Title, Subject, Keywords), creation and modification timestamps, document revision histories, embedded thumbnail images, and unique document tracking UUIDs.
Will sanitizing change the visible content of my PDF?
No. Only invisible metadata and hidden data structures are removed. The visible page content, text, images, and formatting of your PDF remain completely unchanged.