# Remove PDF Metadata: Arthize vs Smallpdf

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

To remove metadata from a PDF, Arthize offers a free, private remove pdf metadata with no watermark — a focused alternative to Smallpdf. 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 Smallpdf

Smallpdf is a popular freemium web-based PDF toolkit. Smallpdf offers a clean set of web tools on a freemium model with usage limits on the free tier.

**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.

- Files are processed inside your private Arthize workspace and deleted after the job — never sold or used to train models.
- The free plan never adds a watermark to your output.
- Transparent pricing: free forever, Pro from $6/mo or $48/yr, and a one-time $149 lifetime option.
- A one-time lifetime option instead of only monthly billing.

## 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 Smallpdf 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. Smallpdf is a well-designed option, especially for occasional one-off conversions.

### 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.