Edit PDF metadata

Edit PDF metadata

Update the document title, author, subject, keywords, and creator stored in a PDF. Metadata editing is useful when a file has missing, outdated, or inaccurate descriptive information.

How to edit pdf metadata

1. Select the PDF.
2. Enter the title, author, subject, keywords, and creator values you want to store.
3. Create the updated file.
4. Download the new PDF.
5. Use a metadata viewer to verify the saved fields.

Key features of PDF metadata editor

1. Edits common descriptive fields
2. Supports title and author
3. Supports subject and keywords
4. Updates the creator field
5. Sets a new modification date
6. Creates a separate PDF

View, edit, or remove metadata

Use View PDF metadata when you only need a report. This editor changes selected fields, while Remove PDF metadata clears the supported descriptive fields.

Frequently asked questions about PDF metadata editor

Which fields can I edit?

The current form supports title, author, subject, keywords, and creator.

Does it change the visible page content?

No. Metadata is stored separately from the visible page content.

How can I confirm the changes?

Open the result with the PDF metadata viewer and review the reported values.

Does the tool change my original file?

The tool creates a new result; the PDF you selected remains unchanged.

Can I use it with a password-protected PDF?

A protected PDF may need to be unlocked before the tool can read or process it.

Will large files take longer?

They can. Processing time depends on the file size, page count, and the work required for each page.