Edit PDF metadata

View and edit PDF title, author, subject and keywords, or remove them. Free, private, done in your browser.

  1. Upload
  2. Options
  3. Download

How to: Edit PDF Metadata

  1. Select your PDF.
  2. Edit the fields or choose to remove all metadata.
  3. Click Start and download.

PDF metadata is the hidden information stored in a file: title, author, subject, keywords, the creating software and dates. A proper title shows in browser tabs and search results, while stale author names can leak information you did not mean to share.

Common uses

Tips for best results

Professional publishing

A clear title, author and subject make PDFs look professional in browser tabs, document management systems and search results. Update metadata before publishing whitepapers, reports and ebooks.

Why use Fileopia for Edit PDF Metadata?

FileopiaTypical upload-based sites
Files uploaded to a serverNo – processed on your deviceYes
Sign-up requiredNeverOften for bigger jobs
Hourly / daily task limitsNoneCommon on free plans
Watermark on outputNeverSometimes
Works offline after loadingYes, for most toolsNo

Your files never leave your device

Edit PDF Metadata runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript and WebAssembly. Your files are read from your disk into this tab, processed in memory and saved straight back to your downloads folder – they are never uploaded to Fileopia or any third party.

Frequently asked questions

Why edit metadata?

Correct titles improve search and sharing; removing metadata protects privacy.

Does metadata affect SEO for PDFs?

Search engines can use the PDF title, so a clear, accurate title helps people find and recognise your document.

Is Edit PDF Metadata really free?

Yes. Every tool on Fileopia is 100% free with no file limits, no sign-up and no watermarks. The site is supported by unobtrusive ads.

Are my files uploaded to a server?

No. Fileopia processes your files directly in your browser using JavaScript. Your documents never leave your device, so they stay completely private.

Does it work on mobile?

Yes. Fileopia works in any modern browser on Android, iPhone, iPad, Windows, Mac and Linux.

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