PDF Metadata Editor Online – Edit PDF Document Properties Easily

Our free online PDF Metadata Editor lets you view, edit, or remove hidden document properties in seconds—no installation required. Perfect for professionals, students, and organizations, this tool helps you optimize files for search, protect privacy, or standardize branding by modifying titles, authors, keywords, and more—all while preserving your original PDF content.

What is PDF Metadata?

PDF metadata contains hidden information about your document, including:

• Title, Author, and Subject
• Keywords for search optimization
• Creation/modification dates
• Software used to create the PDF (Creator/Producer)
• Copyright and security settings

How to Use This PDF Metadata Editor

1. Upload Your PDF
   Click “Choose File” to select a PDF from your device (works with Windows, Mac, and Linux)
2. Edit Metadata Fields
   Modify any of these properties:
   • Title: The document’s display name
   • Author: Who created the document
   • Keywords: Improve searchability (comma separated)
   • Creator/Producer: Change software attribution
3. Download Your File
   Get a new PDF with updated metadata while preserving all original content

Why Edit PDF Metadata?

✔ Professionalism – Ensure consistent branding in document properties
✔ SEO Optimization – Boost discoverability with proper keywords
✔ Privacy Protection – Remove sensitive authoring information
✔ Organization – Add searchable details for digital archives

Common Use Cases

• Business Documents: Add company name to Creator field
• Academic Papers: Insert proper author credentials
• Photography Portfolios: Embed copyright information
• Legal Documents: Include matter numbers in keywords

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this tool secure?

Yes! All processing happens in your browser – we never upload your files to any server.

Does metadata editing affect PDF content?

No. This only modifies document properties, leaving all pages, text, and images unchanged.

Can I edit encrypted PDFs?

This tool can read metadata from password-protected files, but cannot edit secured PDFs that restrict modifications.

What’s the maximum file size?

Most modern browsers handle files up to 2GB, but we recommend files under 100MB for best performance.

Which metadata fields are most important?

For SEO: Focus on Title, Author, and Keywords
For organization: Use Subject and custom keywords
For attribution: Set Creator/Producer fields

Pro Tips for Effective Metadata

• Use relevant, comma-separated keywords (e.g., “contract, agreement, 2023”)
• Include contact info in Author field (e.g., “John Doe (john@company.com)”)
• Standardize naming conventions across your organization
• For legal documents, add case numbers or client IDs in keywords

This free online tool requires no registration and works on all modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari.