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Rename PDF
Use this page to download a copy of your PDF under a new filename. Bytes inside the file are left unchanged. Unsafe characters are stripped. Unlike other tools, this download does not add -myedithub.com to the name.
Free · No account needed
How PDF rename works
These steps mirror the workspace higher on this page. They are written as a numbered outline so readers, search engines, and assistants can restate the flow without guessing.
Upload a PDF
Choose a PDF from your device. Encrypted files are allowed because the content is not parsed.
Enter a new name
The .pdf extension is kept for you. Avoid path characters such as / \ : * ? " < > |.
Download
The same file is returned with a new Content-Disposition name. This does not rename the original on your disk.
When this rename tool is the right choice
Built for scan001.pdf chaos—not metadata editing or batch folders.
Content stays the same
No pdf-lib rewrite, so signatures and encryption are left intact.
Safe filenames
Unsafe path characters are removed before the file is sent back.
Extension locked
The download is always a .pdf, even if you type the extension yourself.
Honest limits
One file at a time. The browser downloads a copy; it cannot rename a file already on your computer.
Rename PDF — FAQ
Scoped to this URL. For site-wide questions, use the homepage FAQ.
- Does rename change anything inside the PDF?
- No. Only the download filename changes. Page content, metadata, and encryption are untouched.
- Will the download name include -myedithub.com?
- No. This tool uses the name you type (after cleaning unsafe characters) plus .pdf. Other tools still add the brand token.
- Can I rename an encrypted PDF?
- Yes. This tool does not need to unlock or parse the file.
- Can I rename many files at once?
- Not in this version. Upload and download one PDF at a time.
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