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davidj71264030
davidj71264030
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August 21, 2015
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How do I find out when a PDF doc was originally created there is nothing under File/Properties

How do I find out when a PDF doc was originally created there is nothing under File/Properties

RahulTyagi_
RahulTyagi_Correct answer
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August 21, 2015

Hi David,

Generally, it is shown under document properties window in Acrobat (As shown in the following snapshot).

However, if the sender/Author has removed metadata from the pdf then there are chances that original file creation date is not displayed.

Regards,
Rahul

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default939f94av04nn
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January 19, 2021

Hi do you know a company that could tell when a PDF was originally created? I use the steps that were mentioned above and it tells me the date that I downloaded it 

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try67
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try67Community Expert
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January 19, 2021

This information can't be relied on. It's child's play to manipulate it to any value one wishes.

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default939f94av04nn
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January 19, 2021

Yes but I really need to find out the date of this document that it was created of modified 

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joheb@78697869786
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January 24, 2020

please channge the creater modifier date

 

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RahulTyagi_
RahulTyagi_Correct answer
Participating Frequently
August 21, 2015

Hi David,

Generally, it is shown under document properties window in Acrobat (As shown in the following snapshot).

However, if the sender/Author has removed metadata from the pdf then there are chances that original file creation date is not displayed.

Regards,
Rahul

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davidj71264030
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August 21, 2015

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RahulTyagi_
RahulTyagi_
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August 21, 2015

Hi David,

The sender/Author of the pdf has removed the metadata of this pdf as it is shown by default, the original creation date of this document cannot be verified.

Regards,
Rahul

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    Bernd Alheit
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    Bernd AlheitCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    August 21, 2015

    You ask the creator of the PDF document.

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    davidj71264030
    davidj71264030Author
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    August 21, 2015

    This is a legal case against a defendant who will not cooperate.  She has a date in there of April 7 2015 but I suspect it was created yesterday 8/20/2015

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