How to do it
Choose the PDF.
Change PDF Author Metadata
Update or remove the author name stored in a PDF document’s metadata.
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Review the current Author field.
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Enter the new author name or leave it blank to clear the field.
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Apply the change and download the updated PDF.
Guide
What this page does
What this page does
The Author field is part of a PDF’s document information. Use this focused page to correct a person or organization name, or clear an author value you no longer want stored.
When to use it
- Correct a misspelled author name.
- Change the author after transferring document ownership.
- Remove an author value from a reusable template.
Step-by-step workflow
- Choose the PDF.
- Review the current Author field.
- Enter the new author name or leave it blank to clear the field.
- Apply the change and download the updated PDF.
What you can accomplish
- Correct a misspelled author name.
- Change the author after transferring document ownership.
- Remove an author value from a reusable template.
Tips for a better result
- Use the organization name only when it accurately identifies the document author.
- If privacy is the goal, review the other metadata fields as well.
Privacy and processing
Your PDF is processed in your browser by this tool. The document contents are not uploaded to an external processing server.
What to know
- This changes the metadata field only, not visible credits printed on a page.
- A document-management platform can add separate author information after upload.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Change PDF Author Metadata do?
Update or remove the author name stored in a PDF document’s metadata.
Does this change my original PDF?
No. The task creates a new PDF result and leaves the original file unchanged on your device.
Is my PDF uploaded to a processing server?
This published task runs in your browser, so the document contents do not need to be uploaded to an external processing engine.