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Thom Parker
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Thom ParkerCommunity Expert
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October 9, 2025

Generally, a (well behaved) pdf viewer is responsible for setting the basic file info, such as document ID, modification date, and application that did the modification.  But it's all volentary. Each viewer does whatever it wants. 

 

Thom Parker - Software Developer at PDFScriptingUse the Acrobat JavaScript Reference early and often
    try67
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    try67Community Expert
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    October 9, 2025

    That depends on the software you're using...

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      Jovial_Whirl8670Author
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      October 9, 2025

      Both for Adobe  Acrobat Reader and Adobe  Acrobat DC?

      try67
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      try67Community Expert
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      October 9, 2025

      Reader can't create PDF files. If you're using Acrobat, how exactly are you doing it? What exact command?

       

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