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Edit PDF Metadata

Update the title, author, subject, and keywords embedded inside your PDF file.

Document Properties

Separate multiple keywords with commas.

ℹ️ How it works

  • Existing metadata is automatically read and pre-filled when you upload a PDF.
  • Uses pdf-lib's setTitle, setAuthor, setSubject, and setKeywords.
  • The modification date is updated automatically on save.
  • Password-protected PDFs cannot be processed — use Unlock PDF first.

All processing happens entirely inside your browser. Your files never leave your device.

What is the Edit Metadata in PDF tool?

The Edit Metadata tool enables you to see and change the hidden details baked into your PDF files according to your needs. This data includes fields like author name, document title, subject, and search keywords.

Fixing metadata is extremely helpful when preparing eBooks for publication, organizing business archives, or stripping away personal creator data before sharing a copy publicly. This tool lets you wipe the slate or set it right.

How to Change PDF Metadata for Free (Step-by-Step)

Get control over your file footprint effortlessly:

  1. Open your file: Drag the PDF onto the metadata reading window.
  2. Look at the details: See what information is currently hidden in the author, subject, and other fields.
  3. Type new information: Edit the fields by typing in correct details or clearing them completely blank.
  4. Save your changes: Click the apply button and download your updated, highly professional PDF.

Why Processing Locally is Safer for Your Files

Exposing metadata on someone else's server literally spreads the information you are trying to erase. With PDFSetu, your files are processed locally directly in your web browser (Client-Side), ensuring your work is 100% private.

You have no server uploads, no data retention, and zero risk when editing your hidden tags. Managing this personal data on your own local device gives you true power over your records, all for free.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • Why should I edit my PDF metadata?
    Sometimes old templates leave the original creator's name on your new file. Updating the metadata makes the file truly yours.
  • Can I remove all metadata entirely?
    Absolutely. You can just leave the fields blank when editing them, to ensure a completely clean slate before sharing.
  • Is modifying metadata totally free here?
    Yes. There is no subscription required to inspect or rewrite the invisible information in your digital files.