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Black out names, student numbers and other private details so they are truly gone, not just hidden under a box.
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Edit PDF Metadata: Title, Author and Keywords
Every PDF carries hidden details such as its title, author and keywords. See them, change them or clear them before you share your file.
Use the PDF Document Details tool
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- Your file stays in your browser tab. We never see it.
- No account, no watermark and no limit on files.
- Works on phones as well as laptops.
What the PDF Document Details tool does
When you save a PDF from Word or a design tool, it often records your full name, the software, and a working title you never chose. Anyone who opens the file properties can read them.
This tool shows what is stored and lets you rewrite it. Set a proper title for your submission, or clear details you would rather not pass on.
How to use it in four steps
- Open the Document details tool and choose your PDF.
- Read the current title, author, subject, keywords and producer.
- Edit or clear any field.
- Press Save details and download the updated copy.
How students use it
- Set a clear title such as your module code and assignment name.
- Clear your name from a file you want to share anonymously for blind marking or peer review.
- Add keywords so you can find the file later.
- Remove an old draft title before you send the final version.
Good to know
- Anonymous marking also depends on the content of the document. Check the text itself for your name and student number.
- This changes the document properties only. It does not change the pages.
Need more than a tool?
These tools handle your files, not the work inside them. If you want feedback on a draft, TutorSuite offers plagiarism and similarity checking. You can also see the rest of our PDF tools and other free study tools.
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PDF Document Details — your questions
What is PDF metadata?
It is information stored inside the file, such as title, author, subject, keywords and the program that made it.
Can I remove my name from a PDF?
You can clear the author field. Also check the pages themselves, because your name may appear in the text or headers.
Does this change how the PDF looks?
No. Only the hidden properties change.
Is the file uploaded?
No. It is processed in your browser.
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