Remove the author name from a PDF
Anonymise the document’s hidden author field, privately.
A PDF often stores the name of whoever created it, which you may not want attached when you share it. This tool clears the author and other identifying metadata in your browser, so the file is never uploaded.
How to remove the author name from a PDF
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Add your PDF
Drop in the document with an author name to remove.
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Clear the fields
The author and related metadata are cleared on your device.
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Download
Save the anonymised PDF, built locally.
Why anonymise on your device
Removing your name in the browser means the document is never uploaded, so there is no server copy that still carries the original author.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the author name come from?+
It is usually set automatically by the software that created the PDF, and it stays in the file unless removed.
Is my file uploaded?+
No. The cleaning runs in your browser and the file never leaves your device.
Does it remove visible signatures too?+
No, it clears hidden metadata. To remove a visible signature image, use the Remove Signature tool.
Is it free?+
Yes, with no account.