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PDF Metadata Editor
View, edit, and clear PDF metadata in seconds. Change title, author, keywords, dates, and custom fields — or strip all metadata for privacy. All in your browser.
12 powerful metadata editing features
Everything you need to view, edit, and manage PDF document properties.
Edit Document Title
Set or change the PDF title that appears in browser tabs, search results, and document properties.
Author & Creator Fields
Update the author, creator, and producer fields. Perfect for correcting attribution or adding your name.
Subject & Keywords
Add a subject description and keyword tags to improve searchability and organization in document systems.
Creation & Modification Dates
Set custom creation and modification dates. Useful for backdating or correcting timestamp errors.
Custom Metadata Fields
Add your own custom key-value metadata pairs for specialized workflows, tagging, or document management.
View Existing Metadata
Instantly see all current metadata — title, author, dates, producer, keywords, and custom properties.
Clear All Metadata
Strip all metadata from a PDF for privacy. Remove author names, dates, and identifying information in one click.
XMP Metadata Support
Read and edit XMP (Extensible Metadata Platform) data — the modern standard for PDF metadata.
Content Preservation
Editing metadata does not alter the PDF content, layout, or formatting. Only the metadata is changed.
Instant Download
Download the updated PDF immediately after editing. No waiting, no processing queues, no email required.
100% Client-Side Privacy
Your PDF never leaves your browser. All metadata editing happens locally — no uploads, no servers.
Unlimited & Free
No daily limits, no file size caps, no watermarks. Edit metadata on as many PDFs as you want, forever.
Edit PDF metadata in 3 simple steps
Upload, edit, download. No technical knowledge required.
Upload your PDF
Drag & drop or browse to select any PDF file. The tool instantly reads and displays all existing metadata.
Edit metadata fields
Modify title, author, subject, keywords, dates, and custom fields. Clear specific fields or wipe all metadata.
Download updated PDF
Click save and your PDF with updated metadata is ready instantly. Download with one click — content unchanged.
Why edit PDF metadata?
Control how your PDFs appear, improve searchability, and protect privacy.
Professional Branding
Set proper titles and author names so your PDFs display correctly in browsers, search results, and document managers.
Privacy Protection
Strip personally identifiable metadata — author names, email addresses, edit history — before sharing sensitive documents.
Better Organization
Add keywords, subjects, and custom tags so your PDFs are searchable and categorizable in document management systems.
Compliance & Standards
Ensure metadata meets organizational or industry standards. Set consistent naming conventions across all documents.
Who uses this tool?
From privacy-conscious individuals to enterprise document managers.
Remove author names, email addresses, and edit history from PDFs before sharing externally or publishing online.
Set descriptive titles and keywords so PDFs rank better in search engines and display properly in browser tabs.
Add consistent metadata tags across all organizational PDFs for better categorization, search, and retrieval.
Ensure PDF metadata meets legal requirements for creation dates, authorship, and document classification.
Set proper author, title, and subject metadata on research papers and thesis documents for institutional repositories.
Standardize producer, creator, and keyword fields across all company PDFs for a professional, consistent appearance.
Metadata editing best practices
Pro tips for professional, private, and well-organized PDF documents.
Clear metadata before sharing sensitive PDFs
Author names, email addresses, and edit timestamps can reveal more than intended. Use "Clear All" before sharing externally.
Use keywords for better searchability
Add 3-5 relevant keywords separated by commas. This improves discoverability in document management systems and search tools.
Set descriptive titles for web PDFs
The title field appears in browser tabs and search results. A descriptive title like "Q4 2024 Financial Report" is better than "document.pdf".
Keep subject field concise
The subject field should be a one-line summary. Think of it as the meta description for your PDF — clear, concise, and informative.
Use custom fields for workflow tags
Custom metadata fields like "Department", "Status", or "Confidentiality" can automate categorization in enterprise document systems.
Check dates for accuracy
Some PDF tools set incorrect creation dates. Verify and correct the creation and modification dates to reflect the actual document timeline.
PDFly vs. other metadata editors
See why PDFly is the best choice for editing PDF metadata.
Your PDF never leaves your browser
PDF Metadata Editor runs 100% client-side. Your document is read locally, metadata is modified on your device, and the updated PDF is generated in your browser. No servers, no tracking.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, completely free with no daily limits, no file size caps, and no watermarks. Edit metadata on as many PDFs as you need.
You can edit the title, author, subject, keywords, creator, producer, creation date, and modification date. You can also add custom key-value metadata fields.
Yes. The "Clear All" button strips all metadata fields — title, author, dates, keywords, custom properties — leaving a clean PDF with no identifying information.
No. Metadata editing only modifies the document properties. The actual content, layout, formatting, images, and text of your PDF remain completely unchanged.
XMP (Extensible Metadata Platform) is Adobe's XML-based standard for embedding metadata in PDFs. It stores richer metadata than the basic Info dictionary and is supported by modern PDF readers.
Yes. You can add custom key-value pairs like "Department: Marketing" or "Confidentiality: Internal" for specialized document management workflows.
No. PDF Metadata Editor runs entirely in your browser. Your PDF is read locally, metadata is modified on your device, and the updated file is generated in your browser. Nothing is transmitted.
Metadata affects how your PDF appears in browser tabs, search results, and document managers. It can also contain personally identifiable information (author names, email) that you may want to remove before sharing.
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