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How to change author of PDF on Laptop with DocHub

DocHub is a powerful online platform that simplifies document editing, signing, and distribution. With its seamless integration with Google Workspace, users can easily import, export, modify, and sign PDFs directly from their Google apps, ensuring a smooth workflow. Whether you're managing contracts or collaborating on reports, our editor empowers you to efficiently handle your documents for free, making it an ideal choice for those looking to change the author of a PDF on a laptop.

Follow the steps to change the author of your PDF:

Open the platform's website and log in to your account.
Upload the PDF document you wish to modify by using the import feature in the editor.
Once the document is open, navigate to the properties or settings section where you can edit document metadata.
Locate the author field and enter the new author's name to reflect the change you desire.
Review any additional changes you might want to make before finalizing the document.
After making all necessary edits, you can download the updated PDF, print it, or share it via email directly from the platform.

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How to save a PDF without an author?

Before generating the PDF go to Word Properties- Summary to delete the personal information. Also go to Tools Protect Document check the box to Remove personal information on save then save the file generate the PDF.

Can you see the original author of a PDF?

To check, open your PDF document in docHub. Choose File; then Document Properties. You should see information that indicates the Author of the document.

How do I remove the original author from a PDF?

Or, you can right-click on the opened PDF file and choose Document Properties in the drop-down window. Remove Metadata: In the Properties window, youll see information like the author, subject, keywords, and more. To remove this metadata, simply delete the text in each field or modify it as needed.

How do I change my PDF creator name?

Choose File Properties. Click the Description tab, and type the authors name, subject, and keywords. (Optional) Click Additional Metadata to add other descriptive information, such as copyright information.

How do I change the author of a PDF document?

Navigate to Info Click on Properties Double click on Advanced Properties. You should see a properties dialog box appear. You can then proceed to amend the document metadata such as the Title, author, etc.

How do I change the author on a PDF file?

Change PDF Author: If youre using docHub, you can change the author name of a PDF by going to File Properties Description and changing the author name.

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How to change author of PDF on Laptop with DocHub

Follow the steps to change the author of your PDF:

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