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PDF Metadata Editor

View and edit PDF document properties — Title, Author, Subject, Keywords, Creator, Producer, and Creation Date — to update document attribution or correct metadata before distribution.

How to Use PDF Metadata Editor
  1. 1Upload the PDF whose metadata you want to view or edit
  2. 2The tool displays all current metadata fields: Title, Author, Keywords, etc.
  3. 3Edit any field — clear unwanted data or add missing information
  4. 4Click 'Save Metadata' to write the changes to the PDF
  5. 5Download the PDF with updated properties
Examples
  • Update the Author field on a PDF before submitting it to a journal under the correct name
  • Edit the Title and Subject metadata on a PDF before uploading to a document library
  • Set meaningful keywords in PDF metadata so it appears in internal search results
  • Update the Creation Date metadata on a PDF that shows an incorrect time zone date
Frequently Asked Questions

Title, Author, Subject, Keywords, Creator application, Producer, and Creation/Modification dates. These fields are embedded in the PDF and visible in File > Properties in most PDF readers.

To correct an incorrect author name before distributing a report, to add searchable keywords for document management systems, to update the title to match a final document name, or to remove personally identifying information.

No. Metadata is separate from page content. Editing it does not change any text, images, or layout visible in the document.

Yes. Open a PDF in the tool and the current metadata values are displayed for review before you make any changes.

Yes. Search engines index PDF metadata. A clear title and relevant keywords in the metadata can help the document appear in relevant search results.

Yes. Metadata editing happens in your browser. Your PDF is never uploaded to any server.

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