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Edit PDF Metadata

Change or remove the title, author, subject and keywords of a PDF.

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    Password-protected PDF?It must be unlocked first.
    Your name in the author field?Tick “Remove all existing details” before sharing.
    Want a proper tab name?Set a clear title.

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    How to use Edit PDF Metadata

    1. Select your PDF.Choose the PDF whose title or author you want to change.
    2. Type the new details.Change the title, author, subject and keywords, or remove all old details.
    3. Click Edit PDF Metadata.The visible pages are not changed at all.
    4. Check the document details.Open the PDF properties in your viewer.

    About Edit PDF Metadata

    When is it useful? Edit PDF Metadata changes the hidden document details — title, author, subject and keywords — that appear in PDF viewers, search engines and file properties. It is also useful for removing personal details before publishing a PDF.

    Good to know: fill in only the details you want to change; separate keywords with commas. Tick “Remove all existing details” to delete the old title, author, creator program and dates first. The visible pages are not changed. Password-protected PDFs must be unlocked first.

    Tips for Better Results

    • A clear title helps your PDF show a proper name in browser tabs and search results.
    • Remove details before sharing if the author field contains your full name or company.
    • Check the result with PDF File Information.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Which details can I change?
    Title, author, subject and keywords. Separate keywords with commas.
    How do I remove my personal details?
    Tick “Remove all existing details” to delete the old title, author, program and dates.
    How do I check the result?
    Open the file in PDF File Information.
    Works with: PDF viewers · search engines · file properties

    What converts well, and what doesn't

    DetailResult
    Title, author, subjectChanged to what you type
    KeywordsSeparated by commas
    Empty boxesNot changed
    “Remove all existing details”Old title, author, creator, dates deleted
    Visible pagesNot changed
    💡 Tip: A clear title helps your PDF show a proper name in browser tabs and search results.

    Common uses

    WebsitesBetter search titles.
    PrivacyRemove personal details.
    E-booksSet title and author.
    Company filesAdd your company.
    SearchAdd keywords.
    PublishingClean details first.

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    Browser processing: your files are processed on your own device and are never uploaded to our server.

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    Guide

    Edit PDF Metadata: a complete guide

    What PDF metadata is

    Every PDF can carry hidden document details: title, author, subject, keywords, the program that created it, and creation and modification dates. Browsers show the title in the tab, search engines may display it in results, and anyone can read the details in the file properties.

    How it works

    Type the new title, author, subject or keywords (separate keywords with commas) — only the fields you fill are changed. Tick “Remove all existing details” to delete the old information first, including the creating program, dates and extra XMP metadata. The pages themselves are not changed at all.

    Why it matters

    A clear title makes a published PDF look professional in browser tabs and search results. Removing old details protects privacy: author fields often contain a full name, company name or computer user name, and dates can reveal when a document was really prepared.

    Common problems and how to fix them

    “Fill in at least one detail”: enter a value or tick the remove option. “Password-protected”: unlock the PDF first. The old title still shows in a viewer: some viewers cache information — close and reopen the file.

    Good habits

    Use descriptive titles with your brand name for public PDFs, clean metadata before publishing documents online, and check the result with PDF File Information.

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