Edit PDF Metadata
See and change the hidden properties of a PDF, such as the title shown in browser tabs and search results, the author and keywords, or strip them all before sharing.
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Document properties
Upload a PDF to see and edit its properties.
Read and saved locally
Properties are changed in your browser; we never get the file.
Nothing changed silently
Untouched fields and dates are kept exactly as they were.
One-click clean-up
Remove all metadata, including the XMP block, before sharing.
The hidden details inside every PDF
Every PDF carries properties: a title, author, subject, keywords, the program that created it and when. Browsers show the title in the tab, search engines can use it in results, and anyone can read the author name in the document properties.
Fix a title that says Microsoft Word - Document1, add keywords, or set the author to your organisation. Fields you don't touch are kept exactly as they were, including the producer and the original dates.
Before sending a file outside your organisation, Remove all metadata clears the properties and the XMP metadata block, which can include names, software versions and edit history.
How to use it
- 1Upload your PDF.
- 2Edit the fields, or click Remove all metadata.
- 3Click Save & Download.
- 4Check the properties in your PDF reader if you like.
The fields explained
- Title: shown in browser tabs and often used as the link text in search results.
- Author and Subject: who wrote it and what it's about.
- Keywords: comma-separated terms that help document management systems find the file.
- Created with and PDF producer: the apps that made the original and wrote the PDF.
- Created and Modified: the dates stored in the file, editable if you need to correct them.
Why metadata matters for privacy
Metadata often reveals more than people expect: the name on the computer that created the document, the software and version used, and dates that show how long a draft was worked on. The XMP block can repeat these details. Remove all metadata clears the document properties, the XMP block and per-page metadata in one step.
Tips for PDFs published online
- Give every public PDF a clear, descriptive title rather than a file name.
- Set the author to your organisation instead of a personal name.
- Keep keywords short and relevant; they describe the document, not a list of search terms.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is my file uploaded to a server?
No. The tool runs entirely in your browser tab using JavaScript. Your files never leave your device, and closing the tab discards them.
Does the PDF title matter for SEO?
Yes. Google can use a PDF's title property as the link text in search results, and browsers show it in the tab. A clear title helps people find and recognise your document.
What does Remove all metadata delete?
The document properties (title, author, subject, keywords, creator, producer and dates), the XMP metadata block and metadata attached to individual pages. The page content is not changed.
Will my edits change the producer or dates?
No. Many tools stamp their own name and the current date on save; this one only writes the fields you edit and keeps the rest as they were.
Can I edit a password-protected PDF?
Remove the password first with Unlock PDF (you'll need to know it), then edit the properties of that copy here.
Does metadata affect how the PDF looks?
No. Metadata is stored separately from the pages, so editing or removing it never changes what readers see on the page.
Where can I see a PDF's metadata?
In Acrobat, open File › Properties. In Chrome or Edge, the title shows in the tab. On a Mac, Preview's Tools › Show Inspector lists the author and keywords. This page shows all of it as soon as you open the file.