What GroupDocs.Redaction for Python via .NET Can Do

Delete Metadata in PDF Files with Python

Use Python and GroupDocs.Redaction for Python via .NET to clean sensitive info from your PDF documents. Keep control of your data with easy redaction tools.

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Delete Metadata in Pdf Documents

Start protecting your files using GroupDocs.Redaction in Python via .NET apps.

Create a Redactor and load your Pdf file.
Add rules to remove hidden metadata.
Run redaction to delete metadata entries.
Save the file without the hidden data.

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import groupdocs.redaction as gr
import groupdocs.redaction.redactions as grr

# Remove metadata from PDF documents

# Choose metadata fields to remove
redaction = grr.EraseMetadataRedaction(grr.MetadataFilters.ALL)

# Open file using Redactor
with gr.Redactor("input.pdf") as redactor:

    # Redact and save your document
    result = redactor.apply(redaction)
    redactor.save()

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Clean Hidden Content in Documents

With GroupDocs.Redaction for Python via .NET, you can safely remove text, images, and metadata. Keep your files private and secure before sharing.

Text Removal

Search for and erase sensitive text across documents.

Image Masking

Hide specific parts of images with simple overlays.

Metadata Cleanup

Get rid of unwanted metadata that might expose private data.

Edit and Remove Metadata Fields

This example explains how to clear hidden metadata in a PDF file.

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import groupdocs.redaction as gr
import groupdocs.redaction.options as gro
import groupdocs.redaction.redactions as grr
import groupdocs.pydrawing as grd

# Remove Author metadata
redaction_author = grr.MetadataSearchRedaction("[A-Za-z0-9 ]+", "GroupDocs Company")
redaction_author.filter = grr.MetadataFilters.AUTHOR

# Remove Title metadata
redaction_title = grr.MetadataSearchRedaction(@"[A-Za-z0-9 ]+", "GroupDocs.Redaction Usage")
redaction_title.filter = grr.MetadataFilters.TITLE

# Open the file in Redactor
with gr.Redactor("source.pdf") as redactor:

    # Run redaction process
    redactions = [
      redaction_author,
      redaction_title
    ]
    result = redactor.apply(redactions)

    # Save the updated file
    save_options = gro.SaveOptions()
    save_options.add_suffix = True
    save_options.rasterize_to_pdf = False
    result_path = redactor.save(save_options)