About the Handiwork PDF Metadata Viewer & Cleaner
PDF Metadata Viewer & Cleaner processes PDF files locally in your browser. Inspect PDF metadata and download a cleaned copy without common metadata fields. Your files are not uploaded by this tool.
How to use the Handiwork PDF Metadata Viewer & Cleaner
- Choose one or more PDF files.
- Set any available options and start processing.
- Download the result when processing finishes.
Private browser processing
The selected PDF is read into browser memory and processed on your device. It is not sent to Handiwork servers.
File limits and compatibility
Very large, damaged, encrypted, or unusual PDFs may fail or use substantial memory. Test the output before sharing it.
Keep your original file
PDF editing operations create a new download. Keep the original if you may need to compare or restore the source.
No signup required
The tool runs without an account, API key, or upload queue.
Assumptions and limitations
- Processing happens in browser memory and depends on available device memory.
- Encrypted or malformed PDFs may not be supported.
- The output should be checked in a PDF viewer before distribution.
- Files are not uploaded by this browser-based tool.
Frequently asked questions
How does PDF Metadata Viewer & Cleaner work?
The tool reads the PDF locally in your browser and creates a new file without uploading the source.
Are my PDFs uploaded?
No. Processing occurs in browser memory on your device.
Can I use this on a phone?
Yes, but large PDFs may process more slowly or require more available memory.
What if my PDF fails?
Try a smaller or non-encrypted PDF and confirm that it opens correctly in a standard PDF viewer.
Is the result safe to share?
Review the output before sharing, especially when working with important documents or sensitive metadata.