PDF Metadata Editor
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View and edit PDF metadata: title, author, subject, keywords, and creator. Useful for SEO, organization, and rebranding.
PDF Metadata Editor
Drop a PDF here, or click to browse
PDF files only · up to ~50 MB
About This Tool
What is PDF Metadata?
Every PDF includes metadata fields like title, author, subject, and keywords. These appear in:- The "Document Properties" dialog of any PDF viewer
- Search engine results for hosted PDFs (Google reads PDF metadata)
- File browsers (Finder, Explorer) for searching and sorting
- Document management systems
Why Edit Metadata?
- SEO — search engines use title and keywords when indexing PDFs
- Branding — replace third-party generator names with your own
- Privacy — remove author/creator info before publishing publicly
- Organization — add proper titles so files are searchable in your archive
Frequently Asked Questions
Do search engines really use PDF metadata?
Yes. Google indexes PDFs and uses the title metadata as the title in search results (similar to on HTML pages). The author and keywords influence ranking less than they used to but still help categorization. Always set a meaningful title for PDFs you publish on the web.
What's the difference between Creator and Producer?
Creator is the application that the document was originally written in (e.g. 'Microsoft Word'). Producer is the software that converted/saved it as PDF (e.g. 'Adobe PDF Library'). Most users only care about removing these for privacy.
Will this remove document signatures?
Saving a PDF after metadata edits can invalidate digital signatures, since signatures cover the file bytes. If your PDF is signed, edit metadata before signing — or expect to re-sign after editing.
