Remove Word Document Metadata

Clean author, company name, revision history, and comments from DOCX files. Protect sensitive information before sharing. 100% browser-based, no upload required.

1Select your DOCX file
2Click Remove Metadata
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Why Remove Metadata From Word Documents?

Microsoft Word documents (DOCX files) contain extensive metadata in their core properties. This includes the author name, the company field (often auto-filled from your Office license), the last person who modified the document, the total editing time, revision count, and all creation/modification timestamps.

Additionally, Word documents can contain tracked changes, comments, hidden text, and document revision logs that may expose the editing process to recipients. When you send a proposal, resume, or contract, this metadata can unintentionally reveal internal details about your organization.

Cleaning metadata from DOCX files before sharing is a professional best practice. This tool removes all core and extended property fields without altering the visible document content.

Word Document Metadata Removed

Author & Last Modified By

Names of people who created or edited the document

Company / Organization

Company name auto-populated from your Office license

Revision Count & Edit Time

Number of revisions and total minutes spent editing

Timestamps

Creation date, last save date, and last print date

Comments

Reviewer comments embedded in the document

Title, Subject & Keywords

Document title, subject line, and keyword tags

Client-Side Only

All file processing runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. No server is involved.

No Server Processing

Your files never leave your device. Nothing is sent to any server, ever.

No Tracking

We don't track what files you clean, store any file data, or collect personal information.

Frequently Asked Questions

What metadata do Word documents contain?

DOCX files store author name, last modified by, company name, revision count, creation/modification dates, and may include comments.

Are comments removed too?

Yes. The tool removes the comments file from the document if present.

Does this support .doc files?

Currently only the modern .docx format is supported. Legacy .doc files are not supported.

Will removing metadata affect formatting?

No. Only the metadata properties and comments are removed. All text, formatting, images, and layout remain exactly the same.

Does this work with XLSX and PPTX files too?

The main CleanFile tool on the homepage supports DOCX, XLSX, and PPTX files. This specialized page is optimized for Word documents.

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