PDF Metadata Editor
View and modify hidden metadata in your PDF files. Update Title, Author, Keywords, and more for better organization and SEO.
About This Tool
View and edit hidden PDF properties
PDF metadata is invisible information embedded in your file — title, author, subject, keywords, creation date, and more. Properly edited metadata improves discoverability, professionalism, and privacy.
Our editor lets you view and modify all metadata fields before sharing. Useful before compressing PDFs for distribution or merging multiple documents.
Edit Any Field
Modify title, author, subject, keywords, and more.
Privacy Protection
Remove sensitive author or company information.
SEO Optimization
Add keywords to improve PDF discoverability.
100% Private
All processing happens locally in your browser.
Quick Start
How to Edit PDF Metadata
Upload PDF
Select your PDF file to inspect and edit its properties.
View Metadata
See existing metadata displayed in the form fields.
Edit Fields
Modify Title, Author, Subject, Keywords, or any other field.
Download
Click 'Save Metadata & Download' to get your updated PDF.
Use Cases
When to Use PDF Metadata Viewer
Inspecting and editing PDF metadata is essential for privacy, compliance, and professional document management.
Privacy Check Before Sharing
Inspect author and creator fields to ensure no personal data leaks when sharing PDFs publicly.
Corporate Branding
Update title, author, and company metadata to reflect consistent branding across all official documents.
Digital Publishing
Set proper title and subject metadata on ebooks and reports so they appear correctly in PDF readers.
Compliance Auditing
Review creation and modification dates on legal or financial documents for audit trail verification.
SEO for PDF Downloads
Optimise title and keyword metadata so PDFs rank better in search engine results pages.
Document Management
Standardise metadata fields across a document library to improve search and retrieval.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Upload your PDF — all embedded properties appear immediately: Title, Author, Subject, Keywords, Creator, Producer, creation and modification dates. No software to install, no server upload. Everything runs in your browser.
No. The PDF is read entirely in your browser using pdf-lib. Your file never leaves your device.
Yes. Edit or clear any metadata field — including Author, Creator, and Producer fields that may contain personal names or company information. Download the updated PDF when done.
No. Editing metadata only changes hidden document properties. Text, images, formatting, and pages remain completely unchanged.
Upload the PDF — the Author, Creator, and Producer fields show who created the document and which application generated it. Useful for auditing document origin in legal or compliance contexts.