Edit PDF Metadata – Change Title & Author
Modify PDF title, author, subject, and keywords.
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Every PDF file contains hidden information called "metadata." This includes the document title, author name, subject, keywords, and creation date. This data is often incorrect—for example, a file might still list the author as "Microsoft Word User" or have a title like "Untitled-1." Our Edit Metadata tool allows you to view and change these hidden fields. This is essential for professionalism; when you send a file to a client, you want the window title to look correct. It is also vital for privacy; you may want to remove your name or your company's internal details from a public document. Furthermore, PDF metadata is used by search engines (like Google) and document management systems to index files. Adding correct keywords and descriptions can help your PDF appear in search results and make it easier to find later.
Why Use This Tool?
Privacy
Scrub personal data before publishing.
Searchability
Make your documents easier to find.
Professionalism
Ensure file properties look official.
Key Features
Clean Info
Remove author names for privacy.
SEO Optimization
Add keywords to help your PDF rank.
View Hidden Data
See what information is attached to your file.
How to Edit PDF Metadata – Change Title & Author
Step 1
Upload the file to the metadata editor.
Step 2
Update the Title, Author, Subject, and Keywords fields.
Step 3
Click 'Save' to write the new metadata to the file.
Step 4
Download your updated PDF.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does this change the content?
No, only the properties (metadata) are updated. The visible text remains the same.
Why is the Title different from the Filename?
The Title is a metadata field inside the file. Browsers often display this instead of the filename.