Remove metadata from PDF on Mac

Remove PDF metadata on macOS using Scrubly’s local-first tools.

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Remove PDF metadata

Erase author and revision metadata locally.

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Use Scrubly on macOS to remove PDF metadata safely.

Related: Remove metadata from PDF on Windows.

Steps

  1. Open Scrubly in Safari or Chrome.
  2. Drop the PDF and review metadata fields.
  3. Remove metadata & download the cleaned file.

FAQs

Does this work on macOS?

Yes, Scrubly runs in the browser.

Will it remove author data?

Yes, Author and related fields are cleared.

Are my files uploaded?

No, everything is local-only.

Does it change content?

No, the PDF content is preserved.

Can I use it on iPad?

Yes, in modern Safari.

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