Anonymize PDF — remove author name
Strip your name, affiliation, and creation tool from any PDF before sharing. Free, instant.
Authored a Word doc? Your name is embedded in the saved PDF as Author. Same with title, subject, and the creation tool. When you share the PDF — to a public RFP, a job application, a template repository — that data goes with it.
Edit the metadata fields to clear them. The visible content stays exactly the same; only the embedded properties change.
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Frequently asked questions
What does PDF metadata actually contain?
Title, Author, Subject, Keywords, Producer (the software that created it), and creation/modification dates. Any PDF reader's File → Properties dialog displays them. Search engines also pick them up.
Will clearing the author hide my identity completely?
It removes one identifier. PDFs can also embed identity in signing certificates, embedded comments, or even the PostScript stream from some printers. For thorough anonymization, also flatten the PDF.