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About this tool

A closer look at Metadata

Metadata lets you view and edit a PDF's title, author, subject and keywords. Existing values are populated when the PDF is loaded, you adjust what should change, and a new PDF is written locally with the updated fields.

Accurate metadata helps filing and search: a clear title shows in file lists and viewer tabs, and keywords make documents easier to find in document-management systems.

Only title, author, subject and keywords are edited. Creator and producer fields are set by the local engine, keywords are entered as comma-separated values, and the result is downloaded without uploading anything.

Supported files

PDF (.pdf)

How to use it

  1. 1Upload PDF
  2. 2Edit metadata
  3. 3Download updated PDF

What you can use it for

  • Setting a clear document title before distributing.
  • Adding author and keywords for filing and search.
  • Cleaning up metadata before sharing a document.
  • Removing an internal author name from an exported file.

What to keep in mind

  • Only title, author, subject and keywords are edited.
  • Creator and producer fields are set by the local engine.
  • Keywords are entered as comma-separated values.
  • Metadata is an aid to search, not a security control — a determined user can replace it.

Troubleshooting

  • The new title does not appear in some viewers

    Some applications read their own copy of document info. Open the downloaded PDF in a standard reader — the corrected fields are in the file itself.

  • I want to remove an author name

    Clear the author field before downloading. A PDF re-exported from source applications with a fixed producer may still carry that tool's name — that is set by the engine, not editable.

Guides

PDF Tools for Remote Teams That Handle Confidential Files

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Frequently asked questions

Which fields can I edit?

Title, author, subject and keywords.

Is existing metadata read automatically?

Yes — fields are populated when the PDF is loaded.

How are keywords entered?

As comma-separated values.

Does editing describe or re-encode the content?

No — only the metadata fields change; the pages themselves are copied unchanged.