How to Remove Metadata from a Word Document
- Upload your DOCX file: Upload or drag and drop your Word document.
- View document metadata: The tool reads and displays all metadata including author, title, creation date, revision history, and company information.
- Remove metadata: Click the Remove button to strip all metadata. Download your clean DOCX file.
Why Remove Metadata from Word Documents?
- Protect author identity and company information before sharing documents
- Remove creation dates, modification history, and revision data
- Strip comments, editor names, and template information
- Essential for legal, compliance, and privacy requirements
- Works entirely in your browser — no upload to any server
- Free, no registration required, supports all DOCX files
FAQ
What metadata is removed from DOCX files?
The tool removes author name, title, subject, keywords, comments, creation and modification dates, revision count, company name, manager, template information, and application data.
Will removing metadata affect my document content?
No. Only hidden metadata properties are removed. Your text, images, formatting, and all visible content remain completely unchanged.
Does the document get uploaded to a server?
No. All processing happens directly in your browser using JavaScript. Your document never leaves your device.