PDF Metadata Viewer & Editor
View and edit the title, author, subject, and keywords of any PDF file — free and private, right in your browser.
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View and edit PDF document properties
Free PDF Metadata Editor — No Upload Required
PDF metadata — also called document properties — includes fields like title, author, subject, and keywords that are embedded inside the PDF file. Our free tool lets you instantly view all metadata for any PDF and edit the key fields. Changes are saved by downloading an updated copy of the PDF. Your file is never sent to any server.
What is PDF Metadata?
Title
The official name of the document, shown in browser tabs and PDF reader title bars.
Author
The person or organization who created the document.
Subject
A brief topic description — often used by document management systems for categorization.
Keywords
Comma-separated tags that improve searchability in document management systems and some search engines.
Creator
The application used to originally create the PDF (e.g., Microsoft Word, Adobe InDesign).
Producer
The PDF library or tool used to generate or convert the final PDF file.
Why Edit PDF Metadata?
SEO & Discoverability
Correct title and keyword metadata helps PDF files rank better in Google search and internal document search systems.
Document Management
Accurate author and subject fields make files easier to organize and retrieve in document management systems (DMS).
Professional Presentation
A PDF with proper title and author metadata appears more professional when shared or printed.
Remove Private Info
Clear the author or creator field before sharing documents to remove personal or company-identifying information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my PDF uploaded to a server?
No. All metadata reading and editing happens locally in your browser. The file is never uploaded anywhere.
Will editing metadata change the visible content?
No. Metadata is stored separately from the page content. Editing it will not affect any text, images, or layout in the document.
Can I view metadata of any PDF?
Yes, as long as the PDF is not password-protected. The tool reads document properties directly from the file structure.
Does Google index PDF metadata?
Yes. Google reads PDF title, author, and keyword metadata when indexing PDFs. Correct metadata can improve search visibility.
How do I remove all metadata from a PDF?
Clear all editable fields (leave them blank) before saving. Note that creation date and producer fields are managed separately.