PDF Metadata Editor
Upload a PDF and update its embedded document properties — title, author, subject, keywords, creator, and producer. Changes are applied and ready to download instantly, entirely in your browser.
Edit Metadata Fields
Modify any field below. Leave a field blank to clear it from the PDF.
Upload a PDF to get started.
Why Use the PDF Metadata Editor?
Edit All Metadata Fields
Update title, author, subject, keywords, creator, and producer directly. Fix incorrect or missing metadata on any PDF document with ease.
Preserve Existing Values
Current metadata is pre-loaded into editable fields so you can review, update, or clear specific values without losing other existing information.
Instant Download
After editing, download your updated PDF immediately. The new metadata is embedded into the file and ready to use without any waiting or server delays.
Private & Secure
All processing happens locally in your browser using pdf-lib. Your PDF never leaves your device. Zero uploads, zero server storage, complete privacy.
How To Edit PDF Metadata
Upload Your PDF
Click the upload area or drag and drop your PDF file. The tool immediately loads all existing metadata fields so you can see the current values.
Review Current Metadata
All existing metadata is pre-filled into editable input fields. Review title, author, subject, keywords, creator, and producer information.
Edit Your Metadata Fields
Update any field you wish to change. You can add new values, modify existing ones, or clear fields entirely. All standard PDF metadata fields are supported.
Save Updated PDF
Click Save Metadata to apply your changes and download the updated PDF. The new metadata is embedded directly in the file, ready to use immediately.
Verify Your Changes
Use the PDF Metadata Viewer tool to confirm all changes are saved correctly in your downloaded file before distributing or publishing.
About PDF Metadata Editor
What is PDF Metadata?
PDF metadata is information embedded in your document that describes its properties, such as title, author, subject, keywords, creator application, producer, and dates. This data does not appear in the document body but is stored in the file structure and used by document management systems, search engines, and software applications.
What Does the Metadata Editor Do?
The PDF Metadata Editor lets you update any standard XMP/DocInfo metadata fields in a PDF. Upload your file, modify the title, author, subject, keywords, creator, and producer fields, then download the updated document with your changes embedded directly in the file.
Why Edit PDF Metadata?
Editing metadata is essential for document management, SEO optimization, accessibility compliance, and organizational standards. Correct metadata helps search engines index documents better, allows document management systems to organize files correctly, and ensures readers can identify the author and topic of a document.
What Metadata Fields Can Be Edited?
The tool supports editing: Title (document name), Author (person who created the content), Subject (document topic or summary), Keywords (comma-separated terms for search indexing), Creator (application that created the original document), and Producer (software that generated the final PDF).
Browser-Based Metadata Editing
All metadata editing happens directly in your browser using the pdf-lib library. Your PDF is never uploaded to any external server. All processing runs on your device with complete privacy. The edited file is generated locally and downloaded directly to your device.
Perfect for Document Compliance
Use the Metadata Editor to ensure all PDFs in your organization have consistent, accurate metadata before publishing. Update missing author information, fix incorrect titles, add relevant keywords for SEO, and ensure documents meet your company's documentation standards.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The PDF Metadata Editor allows you to update all standard document properties embedded in a PDF file: title, author, subject, keywords, creator, and producer. Upload a PDF, edit any field, and download the updated file instantly with all changes saved.
You can edit: Title (document name shown in readers and search results), Author (document creator name), Subject (document topic or brief summary), Keywords (comma-separated search terms), Creator (original authoring application), and Producer (PDF conversion software). All standard XMP/DocInfo fields are supported.
No. Editing metadata only modifies the embedded document properties. Your actual content — text, images, formatting, page layout, fonts, and links — remains completely unchanged. Only the metadata information is updated.
Yes. The updated metadata is permanently embedded in the downloaded PDF file. The changes will persist and be visible in any PDF reader, document management system, or metadata viewer that reads your file.
No. This tool creates a new copy of your PDF with the updated metadata and downloads it to your device. Your original file remains completely unchanged in its original location.
No. All metadata editing happens entirely in your browser using the pdf-lib library. Your PDF never leaves your device. No data is uploaded to any server, ensuring complete privacy and security for sensitive documents.
Yes. Simply clear the text from any metadata field and save. Fields left blank will be cleared from the PDF metadata, removing that property from the document.
Yes. The PDF Metadata Editor is completely free with no registration, account, or payment required. Edit metadata on unlimited PDF files at no cost.