Edit PDF Metadata
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📝 Edit PDF Metadata – Change PDF Title, Author, and Properties Instantly
Need to update the information stored in your PDF file? Use our Edit PDF Metadata tool to change important details like the PDF title, author name, subject, keywords, and producer in just a few clicks — all online, no software required.
Whether you’re submitting a professional report, academic paper, or personal file, proper metadata ensures better indexing, SEO, and organization.
📌 Table of Contents
- What Is PDF Metadata?
- Why Edit PDF Metadata?
- How to Use the Tool
- Supported Metadata Fields
- Top Use Cases
- Internal & External Resources
- FAQs
📖 What Is PDF Metadata?
PDF metadata is the descriptive information embedded in a PDF file, such as:
- Title of the document
- Author name
- Subject or description
- Creation software
- Keywords for indexing/search
This metadata is often visible in file properties, search engine previews, and indexing systems.
🧠 Why Edit PDF Metadata?
- 📄 Improve SEO and document discoverability
- 🔍 Ensure accurate file indexing and search results
- 🧾 Correct outdated author or title information
- 📚 Prepare eBooks or academic papers for publication
- 🏢 Add branding for business documents
- ✅ Remove incorrect or sensitive data from PDF properties
🛠️ How to Use the Edit PDF Metadata Tool
- Go to Edit PDF Metadata
- Upload your PDF file
- Enter or edit:
- Title
- Author
- Subject
- Keywords
- Creator/Producer
- Click “Update Metadata”
- Download your updated PDF instantly
No software, registration, or watermark required.
🧾 Supported Metadata Fields
- 🏷️ Title
- ✍️ Author
- 📖 Subject
- 🔑 Keywords
- 🛠️ Creator (Software used)
- 🧰 Producer (Engine that created the file)
- 📅 Creation/Modification date (auto or custom)
🎯 Best Use Cases
- 🧑🎓 Students submitting properly labeled assignments or research papers
- 🧑💼 Freelancers branding their PDFs before sending to clients
- 🏛️ Government or legal documents with standardized metadata
- 📚 eBook authors setting correct title, author, and keywords
- 🧑💻 Developers cleaning up auto-generated PDFs
🔗 Internal & External Resources
Internal Tools:
External Resources:
❓ FAQs
Q: Can I remove metadata completely?
Yes — leave fields blank and the tool will remove that metadata.
Q: Will my file be secure?
Yes. Files are processed temporarily and deleted automatically.
Q: Do I need Adobe Acrobat to edit metadata?
No. This tool is fully browser-based and requires no software.
Q: Can I edit multiple PDFs at once?
This tool currently supports one file at a time. Batch editing coming soon.
Q: Is there a watermark on the output PDF?
No. The edited PDF is clean and watermark-free.
✍️ Written by: Daud Ali
Founder of EarnApki.com, offering fast, free, and powerful tools for managing and optimizing PDF and digital files.