Edit PDF Metadata
About the Edit PDF Metadata
The Edit PDF Metadata tool lets you change a document’s hidden properties — title, author, subject, and keywords — that travel with the file. These fields affect how the PDF appears in search results, document libraries, and a reader’s title bar.
Metadata is often overlooked but matters: a PDF that shows the wrong author or a leftover internal title looks unprofessional and can leak information. Setting accurate properties makes documents easier to organize, search, and share with the right identity.
Editing happens in your browser, so the document never leaves your device. That keeps sensitive files private while you clean up or correct their properties, with no upload or account needed.
How to use the Edit PDF Metadata
- Upload the PDF whose properties you want to edit.
- Review the current metadata fields the tool displays.
- Update the title, author, subject, and keywords as needed.
- Apply your changes to the document.
- Download the PDF with the corrected metadata.
Common use cases
- Setting a proper title and author before publishing or sharing a PDF.
- Removing leftover internal metadata that shouldn’t be visible.
- Adding keywords so a document is easier to find in a library.
- Correcting wrong author or title fields inherited from a template.
Frequently asked questions
Which metadata fields can I change?
Common document properties such as title, author, subject, and keywords can be edited. These are the fields most viewers and search systems read.
Does changing metadata alter the page content?
No. Only the document’s properties change; the visible pages and their content remain exactly the same.
Why does PDF metadata matter?
It controls how your document is labeled in viewers, search results, and document management systems, which affects how easily it is found and how professional it looks.
Is my PDF uploaded to a server?
No. Metadata editing runs in your browser, so the document never leaves your device.
Can metadata reveal private information?
Yes — fields like author or original title can expose details you’d rather keep private, which is exactly why cleaning them up before sharing is worthwhile.