PDF Metadata Editor
View & Edit PDF Properties
Upload a PDF to inspect its metadata — title, author, subject, keywords, and more. Edit any property and download the updated file instantly. Everything runs on your device.
Drop your PDF here
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Browse FilesWhat Is PDF Metadata?
PDF metadata — also called document properties — is a set of fields embedded in every PDF file. Common fields include Title, Author, Subject, Keywords, Creator (the application that created the original document), and Producer (the library or tool that generated the PDF). Dates like creation and modification time are also stored. PDF readers display this information under “Document Properties” or “File Info.”
Editing metadata is useful when the author name is wrong, the title is missing, or you need to strip identifying information before sharing a document. Our free PDF Metadata Editor lets you view and modify these fields entirely on your device — no upload, no server, no sign-up. Just drop your PDF, edit, and download the updated file.
Discover Features
View and edit every PDF property — privately on your device
View All Metadata
Instantly see title, author, subject, keywords, creator, producer, creation date, modification date, and page count for any PDF file.
Edit Properties In-Place
Change title, author, subject, keywords, creator, and producer fields directly. The original PDF content and layout are preserved exactly as they are.
Download Updated PDF
Save the modified PDF with one click. The updated metadata is embedded in the file so any PDF reader will display the new properties.
100% Private & Secure
Your PDF never leaves your device. The tool processes files locally in the browser, so no data is sent to any server — your documents stay completely private.
Auto-Update Modification Date
Optionally stamp the current date and time as the modification date when you save, so viewers know the metadata was recently updated.
No Registration Required
Use the editor without creating an account. Open the page, upload your PDF, edit, and download — no sign-up or subscription needed. Free and unlimited.
Steps to Edit PDF Metadata
Four simple steps — no installation or account required
Upload Your PDF
Open the PDF Metadata Editor and drag your PDF onto the drop zone, or click to browse and select it. The tool reads the file locally.
View Current Metadata
The left column displays all existing metadata fields — title, author, subject, keywords, creator, producer, dates, and page count.
Edit Properties
Use the right column to modify any editable field. Fields are pre-filled with current values. Optionally enable the modification-date update.
Save & Download
Click Save & Download to generate a new PDF with the updated metadata embedded. The file downloads instantly to your device.
Free vs Paid — PDF Metadata
Get started free, upgrade when you need more power.
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Remove daily limits, process larger files up to 500 MB, enable batch processing, and get priority support.
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- 21 PDF tools included
- Unlimited daily uses
- 100 MB file size limit
- Batch processing
- Sign, Redact, OCR, Watermark
- All export formats
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User Q&A / Reviews
Questions from users and answers from the OnlinePCTools team
“I need to change the author on a PDF before sending it to a client. Can I do that without Adobe Acrobat?”
Sarah Mitchell
Freelance Designer, London, UK
Yes. Upload the PDF here, change the Author field to whatever you need, and click Save & Download. The new PDF will have the updated author in its metadata. No Adobe software is required and your file never leaves your device.
— OnlinePCTools Team
“Can I remove metadata from a PDF for privacy reasons?”
James Wu
IT Consultant, Singapore
Yes. Clear all the editable fields (title, author, subject, keywords, creator, producer) and save. The downloaded PDF will have empty metadata fields. Since everything runs in your browser, no data is sent anywhere.
— OnlinePCTools Team
“Does editing metadata change the actual content of my PDF?”
Elena Rodriguez
Legal Assistant, Madrid, Spain
No. The tool only modifies the metadata (document properties). The pages, text, images, and layout of your PDF remain completely unchanged. Only the properties like title, author, and subject are updated.
— OnlinePCTools Team
“I have a batch of PDFs from a scanner with the wrong title. Can I fix them?”
David Park
Office Manager, Seoul, South Korea
You can fix them one at a time with this tool. Upload each PDF, update the title (and any other fields), and download. Each file takes just a few seconds. For very large batches, a command-line tool may be faster, but for a handful of files this works great.
— OnlinePCTools Team
Use Cases
Common scenarios where editing PDF metadata saves time and improves workflows
Professional Documents
Set the correct author, title, and subject on reports, proposals, and contracts before sharing with clients or colleagues.
Privacy & Anonymization
Remove or replace identifying metadata (author, creator, producer) before publishing or distributing PDFs publicly.
Document Management
Add consistent keywords and subjects to PDFs so they are easier to search and organize in document management systems.
Compliance & Auditing
Verify or correct metadata fields required by regulatory or organizational standards before archiving documents.
Publishing & eBooks
Set title, author, and subject metadata so PDF publications display correct information in readers and library catalogs.
Development & QA
Inspect and modify PDF metadata during development and testing to ensure your PDF-generation pipeline writes correct properties.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the PDF Metadata Editor
Q1. What is PDF metadata?
Q2. Do you upload my PDF?
Q3. Can I edit the creation date?
Q4. Does editing metadata change the PDF content?
Q5. Can I remove all metadata?
Q6. What PDF versions are supported?
Q7. Is the PDF Metadata Editor free?
Q8. Does it work on mobile?
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