# Remove PDF Metadata: Arthize vs Adobe Acrobat

_Updated July 2026 · Arthize · https://arthize.com/vs/adobe-acrobat/remove-metadata-pdf_

To remove metadata from a PDF, Arthize offers a free, private remove pdf metadata with no watermark — a focused alternative to Adobe Acrobat. Removing PDF metadata strips author names, software fingerprints, timestamps and hidden properties, so a shared file doesn't leak who made it or how.

## Arthize's remove pdf metadata vs Adobe Acrobat

Adobe Acrobat is the long-standing desktop and web PDF suite from Adobe. Adobe Acrobat is the industry incumbent with deep editing features, unlocked through a paid subscription.

**Arthize's approach:** Removing PDF metadata strips author names, software fingerprints, timestamps and hidden properties, so a shared file doesn't leak who made it or how.

- Transparent pricing: free forever, Pro from $6/mo or $48/yr, and a one-time $149 lifetime option.
- Files are processed inside your private Arthize workspace and deleted after the job — never sold or used to train models.
- No subscription required to remove watermarks or use core tools.
- 50+ tools live in one workspace, so you don't jump between single-purpose pages.

## How to remove metadata from a PDF with Arthize

PDF metadata can include author name, software used and edit timestamps.

Stripping metadata prevents a shared file from revealing its origin.

Metadata is separate from the visible content.

## How to remove metadata from a PDF with Arthize

1. **Open the tool** — Sign in and open the metadata tool.
2. **Add your PDF** — Upload the document.
3. **Clear metadata** — Arthize removes author, title, keywords and software fields.
4. **Download** — Get a scrubbed PDF.

## FAQ

### Is Arthize a good Adobe Acrobat alternative to remove metadata from a PDF?

Yes. Removing PDF metadata strips author names, software fingerprints, timestamps and hidden properties, so a shared file doesn't leak who made it or how. Arthize does it free with no watermark and deletes the file after the job. Acrobat remains a powerful choice for teams already invested in Adobe's ecosystem and its most advanced editing features.

### How do I remove metadata from a PDF?

Removing PDF metadata strips author names, software fingerprints, timestamps and hidden properties, so a shared file doesn't leak who made it or how. On Arthize it's free with no watermark and processed privately.

### What information does PDF metadata reveal?

Removing PDF metadata strips author names, software fingerprints, timestamps and hidden properties, so a shared file doesn't leak who made it or how. On Arthize it's free with no watermark and processed privately.