PDF Metadata Editor

Editing PDF Metadata

Every PDF has hidden info called metadata - title, author, creation date, keywords, subject, sometimes what software made it. Not visible on pages but embedded in the file. This lets you view and change all that.

Upload

Click upload. Pick your PDF. Tool extracts all metadata immediately. Shows filename and size.

Metadata Categories

Info organized into groups:

• Basic: Title, author, subject, keywords
• Extended: Creator, producer, company, contact
• Technical: Creation date, modification date, PDF version
• Custom: User-defined fields
• Security: Password protection and permissions

Viewing Current Data

After upload, see all existing metadata organized. Each field shows:

• Name and current value
• Editable or read-only
• What the field represents
• Category grouping

Editing Fields

Click any field to update:

• Text: Direct typing for titles, names, subjects
• Dates: Calendar pickers
• Dropdowns: Predefined options for language and version
• Text areas: Multi-line for keywords and descriptions
• Checkboxes: Boolean values for settings

Custom Properties

Add your own beyond standard metadata:

• Click "Add Custom Property"
• Specify name, type (text, number, date, boolean), value
• Gets embedded and searchable
• Good for project codes, reference numbers, internal tags

Security

Control document security:

• Password protection to restrict access
• Permissions for printing, modification, copying, annotation
• Privacy settings to remove sensitive metadata

Privacy Features

Protect your privacy:

• Remove sensitive data: One-click removal of author, creator, company, contact
• Clear all: Reset all fields to blank
• Selective editing: Choose what to keep or remove
• History tracking: See what changed

Uses

Good for:

• Organization: Add descriptive titles
• Search: Include keywords for easier finding
• Professional: Ensure author info is correct
• Standardization: Apply uniform metadata across docs
• Privacy: Remove personal info before publishing
• Collaboration: Add project or client references

Saving

When edits complete:

• Click "Save Changes"
• Creates new PDF with updated metadata
• Downloads automatically
• Original unchanged

Extra Features

Helpful tools included:

• Copy metadata to clipboard
• Change history tracking
• Statistics on filled fields
• Best practice guidance

Shows exactly what metadata exists and gives simple forms to edit. Changes save directly into PDF. Makes docs more organized, professional, privacy-conscious. Important when publishing online or sharing publicly.