Edit PDF Metadata

View and edit PDF title, author, subject, keywords and dates, or strip metadata.

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How to use Edit PDF Metadata

Three quick steps — no sign-up needed

  1. Step 1

    Upload the PDF

    Open the file whose properties you want to change.

  2. Step 2

    Edit or clear fields

    Update title, author, subject, keywords, creation date, and creator/producer, or strip metadata.

  3. Step 3

    Download the updated PDF

    Save with the new document properties.

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About Edit PDF Metadata

Edit PDF Metadata updates document properties such as title, author, subject, keywords, and dates, or strips metadata for cleaner sharing. Users searching "edit PDF metadata", "PDF title author", or "remove PDF metadata" need accurate library titles and less residual info in exports.

Upload a PDF, edit the fields, and download. Desktop viewers show these properties in Document Properties panels.

Metadata is not a security boundary - sensitive content in the page body remains. Strip metadata as hygiene, not as redaction of visible text.

Benefits of Edit PDF Metadata

Title and author control Cleaner files in libraries and searches.
Keyword fields Help internal document findability.
Strip option Reduce leftover producer info when desired.
Quick property fix No full PDF rewrite for simple tags.

Frequently asked questions

Does changing title change the file name?

No - rename the file separately in your OS.

Is metadata the same as watermarks?

No - metadata is property fields; watermarks are visible page marks.

Can recipients still see old authors?

After you save new metadata, viewers should show the updated fields.

Privacy guarantee?

Stripping metadata helps; content and embedded data may still reveal information.

Creation date editable?

Yes when the field is provided on the form.