Free PDF Metadata Tool
See what's hidden inside your PDF — title, author, creation date, producer software — and fix it. Edit the document properties and download an updated copy with professional, accurate metadata.
Drop a PDF file here or click to browse
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How to Use the PDF Metadata Tool
- Drop your PDF — its current metadata loads into the fields automatically, with dates and page count shown below.
- Edit any field — title, author, subject, keywords, creator or producer.
- Click “Save with new metadata” — only the document properties change; your pages stay exactly the same.
Features
All six standard document properties are readable and writable, with keywords handled as a proper comma-separated list. Read-only details — creation date, modification date (auto-updated on save), page count and file size — give you the full picture, and the save produces a fresh PDF with your new properties embedded.
Benefits & Use Cases
Authors set proper titles so e-readers and libraries display their work correctly. Businesses brand exports with company name and keywords for SEO. Teams strip embarrassing “Created by DraftTool v0.3” producer strings before client delivery. Archivists standardize metadata across document collections.
Tips
Write titles the way you want them to appear in search results and reader apps — this is the single most impactful field. Add 3–5 specific keywords rather than stuffing dozens. Note that metadata edits cannot hide tracked changes or revision history; for true sanitization, print-to-PDF a fresh copy first.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the PDF metadata tool free?
Yes. View and edit metadata in as many PDFs as you like with no account and no limits.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. Reading and writing metadata happens entirely in your browser, so your document never leaves your device.
What metadata can I see and edit?
Title, author, subject, keywords, creator and producer — plus read-only info like page count, creation date, modification date and file size.
Why does metadata matter?
Search engines, document libraries and e-readers use title and author metadata for indexing and display. Correct metadata makes your PDFs findable and professional.
Does editing metadata change my document content?
No. Only the invisible document properties are updated — pages, text and images are untouched.
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