PDFandMore24PDF Metadata Editor
View and edit common PDF metadata such as title, author, subject, and keywords.
Browser-based processing is used where supported. Review each tool's privacy notes before entering sensitive information.
Clean up the document properties readers see
PDF Metadata Editor helps you update common document properties before distribution. Clear titles, authors, subjects, and keywords make files easier to identify in search results and document-management systems.
Metadata worth reviewing
A PDF can carry an old project name, a previous author, or keywords copied from a template. Those properties may appear in a viewer, search index, or attachment preview even when they are not visible on the page.
Use a specific title and meaningful subject for shared documents. Remove or replace author and keyword values when the file is being issued under a team or organization identity.
Metadata is not page editing
Changing properties does not alter visible text, images, signatures, page count, or layout. It is a document-information task, not a redaction or content-revision tool.
After saving, open the new PDF and check its properties in the viewer used by your recipient. Different applications expose different fields and may add their own producer information.
Privacy boundaries
This tool edits common metadata fields exposed by the PDF library. It is not a guarantee that every hidden object, attachment, comment, revision trace, or embedded file has been removed.
For formal privacy work, use an established document-sanitization process and verify the output independently.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does editing metadata change visible PDF content?
No. It updates common document properties while leaving the visible pages unchanged.
Can metadata editing remove every hidden detail?
No. It is not a complete forensic scrubber for attachments, comments, embedded files, or every producer field.
Why does a viewer still show a creator or producer field?
PDF applications may add technical fields during export. Review the properties supported by your viewer and workflow.
Key Features
- ✓ Edit title and author
- ✓ Edit subject and keywords
- ✓ Browser-based
- ✓ Creates a new PDF
Frequently Asked Questions
Which metadata fields are supported?
The tool supports common fields including title, author, subject, keywords, and creator.
Will all hidden PDF metadata be removed?
No. This tool edits the common metadata fields exposed by pdf-lib; it is not a complete forensic metadata scrubber.
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