Anonymize PDF metadata in a matter of minutes

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01. Upload a document from your computer or cloud storage.
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02. Add text, images, drawings, shapes, and more.
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03. Sign your document online in a few clicks.
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04. Send, export, fax, download, or print out your document.

Let’s quickly get to the point and see how you can Anonymize PDF metadata with our solution.

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  1. Sign up for DocHub: you can use your email or the register with Google option.
  2. Once logged in, it will take you to your Dashboard, where you will find a neat-looking layout of your files.
  3. Click the New Document button in the upper-left corner to upload or import a new file using another service of your choosing.
  4. You may also check out the option to create your own from scratch and use our document creation tools.
  5. On the top toolbar, find the option to Anonymize PDF metadata, apply it to your document, and save changes.
  6. Choose how you’d want to save, download, or share your executed copy with others.

The DocHub editor enables you to quickly Anonymize PDF metadata. It’s easy to grasp and requires no previous experience with similar editing solutions. Simply upload your file, and DocHub will handle everything else, providing you with things like:

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How to anonymize pdf online

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PDFs contain metadata such as file names and modification history. Although paid apps like DocHub Pro allow easy modification, Sedja offers a free option. To edit a PDF, visit Sedja's dedicated PDF editor, upload the file, and fill in fields like creation date and time. Add new fields by typing in labels and values, such as artist and the artist's name. Click the add button to save changes. Access Sedja through the link in the video description.

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Got questions about remove author name from pdf online?

Here are some common questions from our customers that may provide you with the answer you need. If you can’t find the answer to your anonymize pdf-related question, please don’t hesitate to rich out to us.
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Select the Redact tool from the toolbar: To use the redact PDF tool, first select it from the toolbar in WPS Office. Choose the area to be redacted: Click and drag the cursor over the area you want to redact. The redaction tool will replace the selected area with a black box.
Heres how to black out text in a PDF: Open your PDF in docHubs Acrobat online services. Select Tools, then Redact. Select text. Either double-click to select the text or drag to select lines of text. Apply redaction.
How to Remove Metadata from a PDF Using docHub Run docHub as an Administrator. When the program loads, go to File and select Properties. A window will appear. This will display the PDFs metadata. Choose to remove it, and then click OK.
Right-click (Windows) or control-click (Mac OS) the comment or edit and select Properties. c. Under General delete the author name. Type in Reviewer or Anonymous or leave the author field blank.
Sanitize your documents. Choose Tools Redact. Click Sanitize Document in the top toolbar. Choose to selectively remove hidden information or remove all by clicking OK. Choose Save As and save the file with a different name to avoid overwriting the original.
Choose Tools Redact. On the Edit menu, choose Redact Text Images. Select the text or image in a PDF, right-click, and select Redact. Select the text or image in a PDF, choose Redact in the floating context-menu.
To check, open your PDF document in docHub. Choose File; then Document Properties. You should see information that indicates the Author of the document. If you wish to remain anonymous, delete your name and save the document.
Navigate to Settings Printers and scanners Devices in the left-hand menu. Choose your printer from the list of options and click Manage. A dialog box will pop up. Switch to Device Settings, and increase the print density from 1-5 as you wish to darken the text.

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