Remove PDF Author Metadata
Author and Creator fields deanonymize “anonymous” PDFs. Check them here before you send.
Inspect metadata
Client-side. Look for Author and Creator rows in the table.
- Runs entirely in your browser — no upload to Rewipe servers.
- Max file size: 12.00 MB.
- Images can be wiped and downloaded here (client-side). Full mobile privacy pass stays in the Rewipe app.
Quick answer
Removing PDF author metadata means clearing Author (and usually Creator/Producer) from the file’s Info/XMP. Inspect those fields client-side below, then sanitize properties in your PDF tool and re-check.
Key facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Focus | Author / Creator — not full document text |
| Inspect | Browser-only |
| Related | Full PDF Metadata Cleaner for all Info fields |
| Upload | None |
Author leaks happen when
- Exporting from Word/Google Docs without scrubbing
- Merging PDFs that keep the first author’s tag
- Using templates with a locked Creator string
- Sending “anonymous” whistleblower or feedback PDFs
Author vs other PDF fields
| Field | Why separate | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Author | Direct identity | Clear always for anonymous sends |
| Creator | App + sometimes user path | Clear |
| Title | May include project names | Review |
| Dates | Timing patterns | Review |
Remove PDF author
- Inspect Author/Creator. Drop the PDF below.
- Sanitize in your editor. Clear identity properties.
- Verify. Re-drop the exported PDF on this page.
Why not only the PDF Cleaner page?
- Matches the exact “remove pdf author” query
- Shorter, identity-focused checklist
- Links to the fuller PDF guide without cloning it
- Same no-upload inspector
PDF author FAQ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is Author the same as the signer of a contract? | No. Digital signatures are separate. This page is about Info metadata fields. |