PDF Metadata Editor
View and edit PDF title, author, subject, keywords, creator, producer, and dates in your browser. 100% client-side, no uploads.
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What is PDF Metadata Editor?
The PDF Metadata Editor is a browser-based tool for viewing and editing the document properties of PDF files. It reads the current title, author, subject, keywords, creator, producer, and dates, lets you change any of them, and exports an updated copy of the PDF — all without uploading the file anywhere.
Key Benefits
- Keep confidential documents private — nothing is uploaded
- Fix untitled or wrongly titled PDFs for better search and archiving
- Add author and keyword tags required by document management systems
- Remove software traces (creator/producer) before sharing externally
- Instant results with no sign-up, watermarks, or file size surprises
Common Use Cases
- •Renaming untitled exported reports with proper document titles
- •Tagging invoices and contracts with keywords for archive search
- •Cleaning producer metadata before sending files to clients
- •Standardizing author fields across a batch of team documents
- •Preparing thesis or journal PDFs that require complete metadata
How to Use the PDF Metadata Editor
- Upload your PDF: Drag and drop a PDF file onto the upload zone, or click to browse. The file stays on your device.
- Review existing metadata: The tool reads and displays the current title, author, subject, keywords, creator, producer, and dates.
- Edit the fields: Update any field you want — fix the title, add keywords, clear producer traces, or adjust the dates. Leave dates empty to keep originals.
- Save and download: Click "Save & Download PDF" to write the new metadata and get the updated file instantly.
Key Features
- Auto-loads existing metadata (title, author, subject, keywords) from your PDF
- Edit all core document properties including creator and producer
- Creation and modification date controls with datetime pickers
- Clear-all button to wipe every field for privacy before sharing
- One-click client-side export — no uploads, no watermarks
- Built on the open-source pdf-lib library, works fully offline
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my PDF uploaded to a server?
No. The PDF Metadata Editor runs entirely in your browser using pdf-lib. Your file never leaves your device, so it is safe for confidential documents.
Which metadata fields can I edit?
You can edit the title, author, subject, keywords, creator, producer, creation date, and modification date — the standard PDF document properties shown in the file info panel.
How do I remove all metadata from a PDF?
Upload your PDF, click "Clear All Fields" to empty every input, then save and download. The exported PDF will have empty metadata values.
Why would I edit PDF metadata?
Common reasons: fixing untitled documents for search and archives, adding author and keywords for document management systems, or removing producer traces before sharing files externally.
Does editing metadata change the page content?
No. Only the document properties dictionary is updated. Pages, text, images, and layout remain exactly the same.