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Edit PDF metadata — change author and properties safely and locally
Edit PDF metadata — no uploads, no servers. Change the author, title, keywords, and other properties of your PDF right in your browser. Free, fast, and completely private.
When to use
Use this tool when you need to change, correct, or remove hidden properties in a PDF before sharing it. Especially useful for stripping personal information from documents, fixing incorrect titles for professional submissions, or adding keywords so files are easier to find in search.
Who uses this
Privacy-conscious users
Strip your name, email, and file paths from PDF metadata before sharing documents publicly or uploading them to websites.
Professionals
Update the title, author, and subject fields so your PDFs appear polished and correctly attributed when opened in document management systems or email clients.
Archivists and librarians
Add accurate keywords and subject descriptions to PDFs so they can be indexed, searched, and organized in digital archives.
Legal and compliance teams
Remove sensitive metadata such as internal network paths, revision history, and software versions before sharing documents externally.
What is PDF metadata?
PDF metadata is hidden information embedded inside every PDF file. It includes properties like the document title, author name, creation date, modification date, subject, keywords, and the software used to create the file. This information isn't visible on the printed page but can be viewed by anyone who opens the file properties in a PDF reader. It's used by search engines, document management systems, and operating systems to index and organize files. Editing metadata helps you organize your documents, remove personal information before sharing, and improve how your PDFs appear in search results.
Why edit or remove PDF metadata?
Privacy protection: Many PDFs contain the author's real name, email address, or company name in the metadata. Before sharing publicly, remove this information to protect your identity. Professional presentation: When submitting documents professionally, correct metadata (title, author, subject) makes your file look polished and organized in document management systems. Document organization: Set meaningful titles and keywords so you can find files easily using your operating system's search. Legal compliance: Some regulations require removing metadata from documents before sharing them externally — especially in legal and government contexts. Security: Metadata can reveal internal network paths, usernames, software versions, and revision history that could be useful to attackers.
How to change PDF author and title
1. Drag and drop your PDF onto the page — the tool reads the current metadata instantly. 2. View all existing properties: title, author, subject, keywords, creator, producer, creation date, and modification date. 3. Edit any field you want to change — or clear fields to remove them entirely. 4. Click "Save" to write the updated metadata into the PDF. 5. Download the updated file — all changes are applied permanently. Everything happens locally in your browser. Your document and its metadata are never uploaded to any server.
Common metadata fields explained
Title: The document title. This appears in browser tabs, search results, and PDF reader title bars. Should be descriptive and unique. Author: The name of the person or organization that created the document. Can be your real name, a pen name, or your company name. Subject: A brief description of the document's content. Useful for document management systems and search indexing. Keywords: Comma-separated terms that describe the document's topic. Helps with search and categorization. Creator: The software used to create the original document (e.g., "Microsoft Word", "Adobe InDesign"). Usually auto-set by the creating application. Producer: The software that produced the final PDF (e.g., the PDF converter or printer driver). Also usually auto-set. Creation Date: When the document was originally created. This timestamp is embedded in the file. Modification Date: When the document was last modified. Updates automatically when the file is saved by most PDF editors.
Batch metadata cleaning for privacy
If you're sharing multiple documents publicly — on a website, in an email, or through a file sharing service — it's good practice to strip all metadata first. Common information exposed in metadata: - Your full name (set by default in many office applications) - Your company or organization name - File system paths revealing your computer's folder structure - Software versions that could indicate vulnerable systems - Revision history and collaborative editing information - GPS coordinates (in PDFs created from scanned documents) Use the metadata editor to clear all fields before sharing, ensuring no hidden information accompanies your document.
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