PDF Metadata Editor
View and edit PDF document properties like title, author, subject, and keywords
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Maximum file size: 50MB
Privacy & Security
- All processing happens locally in your browser - your PDFs never leave your device
- No server uploads, no data collection, no tracking
- Your documents remain completely private and secure
- Works offline once the page is loaded
About PDF Metadata Editor
PDF metadata, also known as document properties, contains information about your PDF file such as the title, author, subject, and keywords. This information is stored within the PDF and can be viewed by anyone who opens the file. Our free PDF Metadata Editor allows you to view and modify this information directly in your browser.
What is PDF Metadata?
PDF metadata includes properties like title, author, subject, keywords, creation date, modification date, and the software used to create the document. This information helps with document organization, search engine optimization, and identifying document provenance.
Editable Properties
- Title: The document's title (different from the filename)
- Author: The person or organization who created the document
- Subject: A brief description of the document's topic
- Keywords: Words or phrases for categorization and search
- Creator: The application used to create the original document
- Producer: The application that produced the PDF
- Creation Date: When the document was originally created
- Modification Date: When the document was last modified
Use Cases
- Add proper titles and authors for professional documents
- Add keywords to improve document searchability
- Remove sensitive metadata before sharing files
- Update outdated document information
- Standardize metadata across multiple documents
- Prepare documents for digital archives
Privacy Considerations
PDF metadata can reveal sensitive information about your documents, including the original author, software used, and editing history. Use the "Clear All Metadata" feature to remove all metadata before sharing documents publicly or with third parties.