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PDF Metadata Editor

PDF Metadata Editor

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Local processing

Your document stays on this device. Processing runs in browser memory, and very large files depend on the RAM available in your browser.

Updated metadata summary

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Local processing

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About this tool

About this tool

PDF Metadata Editor reads and updates standard PDF document information dictionary properties using client-side JavaScript without server transfers.

Inspect hidden document properties and update title, author, subject, and keyword metadata before sharing PDF reports publicly. Modify document properties securely in your browser memory without uploading files.

Built for daily work

  • Update generic document titles generated by word processor exports before web publishing.
  • Remove personal author names from PDF resumes and academic submissions for blind peer review.
  • Add relevant search keywords to PDF manuals for improved corporate intranet indexing.
  • Inspect third-party PDF contracts to check creator application and producer metadata.

How to use this tool

How to use this tool

1

Select your PDF file

Upload the PDF document whose properties you wish to inspect or modify.

2

Review and edit metadata fields

Inspect existing title, author, subject, and keyword properties and type updated values into the form controls.

3

Run the metadata editor tool

Click Update metadata to write the new document properties in browser memory.

4

Download the updated PDF

Save the PDF document with clean updated metadata directly to your computer.

Key features

Key features

Instant property inspection

View embedded title, author, subject, and keyword metadata immediately on document load.

Standard PDF info dictionary editing

Update core document properties for cleaner presentation in desktop PDF viewers.

Privacy-safe metadata cleanup

Remove sensitive author names or internal workflow codes before external sharing.

Zero cloud uploading

Your documents are parsed and modified on your local device without external servers.

Practical use cases

Practical use cases

  • Update generic document titles generated by word processor exports before web publishing.
  • Remove personal author names from PDF resumes and academic submissions for blind peer review.
  • Add relevant search keywords to PDF manuals for improved corporate intranet indexing.
  • Inspect third-party PDF contracts to check creator application and producer metadata.

Private by default

For local tools, input is processed in your browser and is not sent to application analytics.

Data processing notice

Technical details

Technical details

Input formatsPDF
Output formatsPDF
ProcessingLocal browser PDF Info dictionary editing
Task controlsTitle, author, subject, keywords, creator, producer input fields
Maximum local file25 MB per PDF file
Workspace featuresMetadata inspection, field pre-population, local export

Limitations and important notes

Limitations and important notes

  • Encrypted PDF documents must be unlocked prior to editing metadata.
  • Custom XMP metadata schemas beyond standard title/author/subject/keywords are preserved as-is.
  • Always check updated metadata in your preferred PDF viewer before distribution.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

Related guides and solutions

Related guides and solutions

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