What PDF metadata is and why it matters
Every PDF carries hidden information: a title, the author's name, the app that created it, creation and modification dates and sometimes keywords. This metadata shows up in PDF readers under *File → Properties*, in browser tabs and in search engines that index PDFs.
Use this editor to give documents a proper title (instead of “Microsoft Word - final_v3.docx”), correct the author, add keywords for search, or remove all metadata before sharing a file publicly so it doesn't reveal names, software or dates.
How to edit PDF properties
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Open the PDF
Current values are loaded into the form.
- 2
Edit the fields
Change title, author, subject, keywords, creator or producer.
- 3
Save or wipe
Press Save properties, or Remove all metadata for privacy.
- 4
Download
Save the updated PDF; pages are untouched.
Key features
All standard fields
Title, author, subject, keywords, creator and producer.
See existing values
Current metadata and dates are shown before you edit.
One-click privacy clean
Wipes identifying fields and dates, including the XMP metadata block.
Private
Editing happens in your browser; the file isn't uploaded.
Common uses
- Publishing PDFs online: A clear title improves how the file appears in Google results and browser tabs.
- Sharing anonymously: Remove your name and software details before sending a document.
- Organising archives: Add consistent titles and keywords to company documents.
Tips and good to know
- Search engines often use the PDF title as the result title — make it descriptive.
- Removing metadata doesn't remove names written inside the pages themselves.