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.
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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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