PDF Cleanup

Normalize PDF Dates

Use this page when timestamps need to be cleaned up before archiving or delivery.

Workflow

How this use case maps to the tool

Rewrite PDF date fields so the file looks consistent across systems.

  1. Open PDF Cleanup.
  2. Load the PDF that needs date cleanup.
  3. Enable date normalization.
  4. Review the rewritten output.
  5. Download the updated file.
Route Notes

What this route does and does not do

  • This route strips metadata and rewrites the PDF, but it does not deeply recompress embedded images.
  • Timestamp normalization can improve consistency even when file size barely changes.