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View and Edit PDF Metadata Online

Inspect and modify the document information dictionary embedded inside your PDF files. When publishing academic papers, whitepapers, legal documents, or resumes, outdated or default metadata (such as an incorrect author name, old template title, or leftover editing software tags) looks unprofessional. Our online metadata editor allows you to view existing document properties and update Title, Author, Subject, Keywords, Creator, and Producer fields with zero server uploads.

All document processing runs 100% in your local browser. Your files never touch our servers.
Client-Side

Drop your PDF here to edit metadata

View and update Title, Author, Subject, Keywords, Creator, and Producer properties

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How to Edit PDF Metadata Online

  1. 1

    Upload PDF

    Select or drop your PDF document into the metadata editor.

  2. 2

    Inspect Existing Data

    Review the current Title, Author, Subject, and other metadata fields.

  3. 3

    Update Properties

    Edit or clear any metadata values to match your desired document specifications.

  4. 4

    Save & Download

    Click "Update Metadata" to download your updated PDF file.

PDF Metadata Editor Capabilities

Instant Property Inspection

Automatically extracts and displays existing metadata values upon loading your document.

Edit 6 Core Metadata Fields

Modify Title, Author, Subject, Keywords, Creator, and Producer with simple form inputs.

Strip Unwanted Metadata

Clear author names or sensitive creation tool markers before distributing documents publicly.

SEO & Search Optimization

Configure clean titles and relevant keywords for improved indexing in enterprise search engines.

100% Client-Side Privacy

All metadata parsing and serialization happen on your local computer with zero network transfers.

Preserves Document Content

Updates document property tables losslessly without touching text, images, or formatting.

What is PDF Document Metadata?

PDF metadata is background information embedded within the document catalog that search engines, operating systems, and document management systems read to index and identify files. Key fields include Title, Author, Subject, Keywords, Creator (application used to write the document), and Producer (conversion engine).

Often, PDFs generated from word processors inherit arbitrary titles (like "Untitled Document" or "Microsoft Word - Document1.docx") that display prominently in browser title bars and search results. Updating these fields ensures proper branding, SEO discoverability, and professional appearance.

Our editor reads and writes the `/Info` dictionary directly in your browser memory, keeping your documents and internal author credentials completely private.

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