#087 · Privacy Export & Printing Tool

Remove Author Information from Excel

Create a fresh Excel copy without workbook author properties while preserving sheet values and formulas supported by the browser library.

Office File Tool

Local browser processing
row
rows
Ad space

How to use this office tool

  1. Select a compatible source file.
  2. Review the header or column setting and preview limit.
  3. Choose Remove author info, inspect the bounded preview, and download the newly generated result.

What this tool does

Rebuilds the workbook from its sheets and writes a new XLSX without copying document properties. Advanced Excel objects and some formatting may not survive the rebuild.

Rebuilds the workbook from its sheets and writes a new XLSX without copying document properties. Advanced Excel objects and some formatting may not survive the rebuild.

Keep the original file until you have checked the downloaded result in your spreadsheet application.

Supported formats

Accepts XLSX, XLS, CSV, and TSV. Output fidelity depends on features supported by SheetJS CE.

FormatUse
XLSX / XLSWorkbook data input where applicable
CSV / TSV / XMLPlain structured-data input where applicable
OutputA newly generated XLSX or CSV file

Tips for better results

  • Keep a backup before processing.
  • Use a clear header row and consistent column types.
  • Review IDs, dates, formulas, and leading zeros in the preview.
  • For sensitive files, close the tab after downloading the result.

FAQ

Which Excel author properties are removed?

The tool writes a fresh workbook without copying the source document property object.

Will comments and tracked changes also disappear?

This rebuild is not a complete forensic scrub; comments, external objects, and hidden metadata require separate review.

Why might formatting change after privacy cleanup?

The browser library rebuilds worksheet data and cannot preserve every advanced Excel feature or style.

Are formulas kept in the rebuilt workbook?

Sheet cell data is copied, but feature fidelity varies; verify important formulas in Excel before sharing.

Is the original Excel file overwritten?

No. A separate filename ending in author-removed.xlsx is generated.

Processing summary

StageBehavior
ReadLocal browser memory
TransformRebuilds the workbook from its sheets and writes a new XLSX without copying document properties. Advanced Excel objects and some formatting may not survive the rebuild.
ExportNew downloadable file

Browse more office tools

Office tool hubs