Delete the author name, creator application, and other identifying fields from any PDF. Perfect for anonymizing documents before distribution.
Part of our Remove PDF Metadata suite
The author field is the single most commonly leaked piece of personal information in PDF files. Every time someone creates a PDF from Word, Google Docs, LibreOffice, or Pages, the application writes their name — often their full real name or corporate login — into the document's author property. Most people have no idea it's there. But anyone who right-clicks the file and checks Properties can see it instantly. This becomes a real issue when you need a document to appear neutral, anonymous, or branded under an organization rather than an individual. This tool lets you see the current author field and wipe it clean, along with all other metadata, so the PDF no longer carries any personal attribution. Everything happens directly in your browser with no server involvement — the file you're trying to de-identify stays entirely on your own computer.
Drag and drop or click to select the PDF you want to inspect and clean
See every hidden field — author, creation date, software used, title, subject, and more — laid out in a clear table
Strip out all metadata with one click and download a clean PDF ready to share
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In Microsoft Word, go to File > Info > Properties and clear the Author field before exporting to PDF. This prevents the problem at the source for future documents.
Some PDFs have both a standard Author field and an XMP dc:creator field. This tool removes both, but be aware that basic editors might only clear one.
Export a test PDF from your usual workflow and run it through the viewer. You'll see exactly what name is being embedded so you can decide whether to change your source settings.
If your team uses shared Word or InDesign templates, clear the author field in the template itself. Every document created from it will start clean.
All processing happens locally in your browser. Your files never leave your device.
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