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Change PDF Date Modified Read Only

Change Dates on Read-Only PDFs

Unlock your restricted documents and update their modification timestamps in one seamless step.

Update creation and modification dates
No passwords required for Owner locks
Bypass Read-Only restrictions

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How to redate PDF files online

Change PDF dates online in 4 simple steps:
1
Click on "UPLOAD PDF TO REDATE" or select, drag and drop your file in "Drop PDF Here."
2
Enter the new date (and time, if applicable) you want to set for the PDF.
3
Click the "APPLY DATE" button.
4
Download the redated PDF file or share it with anyone.
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Frequently asked questions

Upload your file to PDFSimpli. Our system will automatically detect the Read-Only status, remove the editing restriction, and allow you to alter the metadata dates.

If the file has an 'Owner/Permissions' password restricting edits, our tool can often strip it automatically. If it requires a 'User/Open' password, you will need to provide it first.

Yes, your file is 100 percent secure. We use AES-256 encryption. Your unlocked document and its new dates are processed safely and deleted immediately after you download.

No. We only strip the editing restriction and update the hidden metadata timestamps. Your text, signatures, and images will remain exactly as they were.

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