What Metadata PDFs Contain
- Author: Your name or username
- Creation/modification dates: Exact timestamps
- Software: Application and version used
- Company: Organization name from software license
- Revision history: Previous versions and changes
Why This Matters
In legal cases, metadata has revealed document tampering. In business, it can expose confidential information. Journalists have been identified through PDF metadata.
How to Clean Metadata
Use our Flatten PDF tool to strip metadata and create a clean copy. Always check metadata before sharing sensitive documents externally.