Edit PDF Metadata Free — Title, Author, Subject & Keywords
Edit PDF metadata including title, author, subject, and keywords online free. Add, modify, or clear document properties. No signup required.
When to Edit PDF Metadata
PDF metadata editing is important for professional document management:
- Correcting incorrect author or title in PDFs shared externally
- Adding keywords for enterprise document management system indexing
- Updating document version info in the subject or description fields
- Removing sensitive personal information from document properties
- Setting proper metadata for PDFs published on your website (SEO benefit)
- Standardizing metadata across a document library
- Preparing PDFs for accessibility compliance (title field is required)
- Adding copyright notices and creation date to published documents
How to Edit PDF Metadata — Step by Step
- Upload Your PDF: Drag and drop your PDF or click to browse. The current metadata is read and displayed in the editor.
- Edit Document Properties: Update any field: Title, Author, Subject, Keywords, Creator, Producer, or custom properties. Leave fields blank to clear them.
- Save & Download: Click 'Save Metadata'. Your PDF is returned with the updated properties embedded. Original content is unchanged.
Frequently Asked Questions
What metadata fields can I edit?
You can edit Title, Author, Subject, Keywords, Creator (application that created the PDF), and Producer (PDF generator used). Custom XMP metadata fields are also supported.
Will editing metadata change the PDF content?
No — metadata editing only changes the document properties stored in the PDF header. The visible content, formatting, and pages remain completely unchanged.
Can I remove all metadata from a PDF for privacy?
Yes — clear all fields to strip metadata from the PDF. This is useful for removing author information, company names, or creation dates before sharing externally.
Does PDF metadata affect SEO?
The Title field matters for SEO when PDFs are indexed by search engines. Google displays the PDF Title field in search results. Well-written titles improve click-through rates for PDFs published online.
Can I view the existing metadata before editing?
Yes — uploading the PDF displays the current metadata in all fields. You can review and selectively update only the fields you need to change.