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Update PDF metadata

Change title, author, subject, keywords, and creation/modification dates. Fixes filing systems that key on PDF metadata.

PDF metadata drives how documents are indexed and displayed — the title appears in browser tabs and library systems, keywords influence search, and author is often required for compliance. The tool exposes every standard field (info dictionary + XMP) and lets you clean up messy exports from Word, Google Docs, and scanners.

Standard fields

Title, author, subject, keywords, creator, producer. These appear in Acrobat's Document Properties dialog and are indexed by library systems and search engines.

XMP metadata

Advanced XMP fields for compliance workflows: creation date, modification date, custom Dublin Core fields. Toggle the XMP panel to edit these directly.

Strip mode

One-click Strip all removes every metadata field, leaving only what's structurally required. Useful before sharing scanned personal documents that might reveal system info via metadata leakage.

Tool FAQs

Everything you need to know about using Edit PDF Metadata.

Does my PDF get uploaded to a server?+

No. This tool runs entirely in your browser using pdf-lib and pdf.js loaded as WebAssembly. Open your browser's Network tab while processing and you'll see zero uploads — your PDFs never leave your device. That's why confidential contracts, tax records, and internal docs are safe to run through this tool.

Does changing metadata alter file content?+

No — only the metadata dictionary and XMP stream are updated. Page content, fonts, and images are byte-preserved.

Can I process multiple PDFs at once?+

Yes — batch mode is available on the Pro plan. Free users process one file at a time. Pro unlocks unlimited concurrent PDF processing across every tool in the suite.