Free DOCX Metadata Remover - Clean Word Document Properties Online
Strip hidden author names, company info, revision history, and other identifying metadata from .docx files - instantly, in your browser. No account, no uploads, no tracking.
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Upload your Word document, review every identifying field detected inside it, then download a cleaned copy with the author, company, last-modified-by, and revision metadata removed.
Last updated: June 13 2026
Reviewed by the QuickTooly Team
DOCX Metadata Guide
What Is DOCX Metadata?
A .docx file is actually a ZIP archive containing a set of XML files. Two of them - docProps/core.xml and docProps/app.xml - store hidden "document properties" that Word fills in automatically: the author's name, the name of whoever last saved the file, the company from your Office license, how many times the document was revised, and the total editing time. A third file, docProps/custom.xml, may contain custom fields added by your organization (project codes, client names, status flags).
Word documents can also embed revision save IDs (w:rsid) throughout the document XML. These IDs are generated each time the file is saved and can be used to prove that two documents were edited in the same Word session - even if all visible author fields have been cleared.
Why Remove DOCX Metadata?
- Anonymous legal filings: Lawyers submitting blind briefs or sealed documents need to strip author names, firm identifiers, and edit history before filing.
- Blind freelance proposals: Freelancers and agencies often submit work samples or proposals without revealing their name or company in the file properties.
- Academic peer review: Journals and conferences frequently require manuscripts to be anonymized for double-blind review - author metadata can otherwise reveal identity even when the text itself doesn't.
- HR and templates: Remove internal author names and company info from template documents before sharing them externally.
- 100% private: Everything runs in your browser - your document is never uploaded anywhere.
How to Remove DOCX Metadata - 3 Steps
Step 1: Upload Your Document
Drag and drop your .docx file onto the upload area, or click "Select DOCX File" to browse. Files up to 25MB are supported. Nothing leaves your device - the file is read entirely in your browser.
Step 2: Review Detected Metadata
The tool displays every Core and Application property found in the document - Title, Author, Last Modified By, Revision Number, Company, Manager, and more - plus a notice if custom properties or revision save IDs (rsid) were detected.
Step 3: Remove & Download
Click "Remove Metadata & Download" to get a clean copy. The tool clears the Core and Application properties, empties any custom properties, and strips revision save IDs from the document XML - then downloads the result with a "-clean" suffix. Your document's text, formatting, and images are completely untouched.
What Metadata Gets Removed?
| Field | What It Exposes | Privacy Risk |
|---|---|---|
| Author / Last Modified By | Real name or username of whoever created or last saved the file | High |
| Company / Manager | Organization name and management hierarchy from Office settings | High |
| Revision Number | How many times the document has been saved | Medium |
| Created / Modified | Exact timestamps of file creation and last edit | Medium |
| Title / Subject / Keywords / Description | Document summary fields, sometimes auto-filled from templates | Medium |
| Custom Properties | Organization-defined fields like client names or project codes | Medium |
| Revision Save IDs (rsid) | Hidden session fingerprints linking multiple documents together | High |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Core and Application properties?
Core properties (docProps/core.xml) include Title, Author, Last Modified By, and Revision Number - the fields you see in Word's "Info" panel. Application properties (docProps/app.xml) include Company, Manager, Application name, and Total Editing Time - usually set automatically from your Office installation settings.
Is my document uploaded to a server?
No. All processing happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your document never leaves your device, making this tool safe for confidential legal, HR, or academic files.
Will removing metadata change my document's content or formatting?
No. Only the hidden property files and revision save IDs are modified. The visible text, styles, images, headers, footers, and page layout remain exactly as they were.
Does this remove tracked changes and comments?
This tool removes the revision save IDs (rsid) that fingerprint your editing session, but it does not delete tracked-change edits or comments themselves - those are part of the document content. To remove tracked changes, use Word's "Accept All Changes" and delete comments before uploading.
What are revision save IDs (rsid)?
Every time Word saves a .docx file, it can stamp new content with a unique w:rsid identifier. These IDs are stored throughout the document XML and in word/settings.xml. They don't appear anywhere in the visible document, but forensic tools can use them to determine whether two files were edited on the same machine in the same session. This tool strips them out.
Can I clean a Word template (.dotx) the same way?
This tool is built for .docx files. Most .dotx templates use the same internal structure, but we recommend renaming the file to .docx before uploading, then renaming the cleaned output back to .dotx.
Is there a file size limit?
Files up to 25MB are supported. Since everything runs in your browser, very large files may take a few extra seconds to process depending on your device.
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