PDF Metadata Editor

View and edit PDF metadata including title, author, subject, keywords, and creation date.

Edit PDF Metadata

Upload a PDF to view and edit its document properties. All processing happens in your browser.

Drag and drop a PDF here, or click to select

All processing happens locally in your browser

How to Use

  1. Upload a PDF file by clicking the drop zone or dragging a file onto it
  2. Review the current metadata fields displayed in the editable inputs
  3. Modify any fields you want to update (Title, Author, Subject, Keywords, etc.)
  4. Click "Apply Changes" to save the new metadata into the PDF
  5. Click "Download PDF" to save the modified file to your device

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PDF metadata?

PDF metadata is information embedded within a PDF file that describes the document. It includes fields like Title, Author, Subject, Keywords, Creator (the application that created the original document), Producer (the application that converted it to PDF), and dates. This metadata helps organize, search, and identify PDF documents.

Is my PDF file safe when using this tool?

Yes, absolutely. All processing happens entirely in your web browser using client-side JavaScript. Your PDF file is never uploaded to any server. The file stays on your device throughout the entire process, making it completely private and secure.

Will editing metadata change the content of my PDF?

No. Editing metadata only changes the document properties (Title, Author, etc.) and never modifies the visible content, layout, images, or text of your PDF. The pages and their contents remain completely untouched.

Can I remove metadata from a PDF?

Yes. To remove metadata, simply clear the content of any field you want to erase (set it to empty) and click "Apply Changes." This will set those fields to blank in the resulting PDF document.

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