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Free PDF metadata editor — change the title, author, subject, and keywords embedded in any PDF. Clean metadata for professional documents and proper attribution. No signup needed. Runs locally in your browser when supported—no upload required for normal use. Designed for quick everyday tasks with clear, copy-friendly output.
Free PDF metadata editor — change the title, author, subject, and keywords embedded in any PDF. Clean metadata for professional documents and proper attribution. No signup needed.
Standard XMP/Info fields are updated in the file header; page streams and annotations are not re-rendered.
Load Edit PDF Metadata on EverydayTools—no account required.
Type, paste, or upload depending on what the tool accepts.
Results update in your browser for typical use cases.
Copy the output or use download/export when available.
Common real-world scenarios where this tool saves time.
Update PDF properties such as title, author, and keywords.
Use when you want results without uploading files—local browser processing when the tool supports it.
Open Edit PDF Metadata in any modern browser for quick checks with copy-friendly output.
How this EverydayTools page compares for typical use.
| Aspect | EverydayTools | Typical alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free | Paid apps or trials |
| Privacy | Browser-local when supported | Often requires cloud upload |
| Signup | Not required | Often required |
Update PDF properties such as title, author, and keywords.
Metadata edits apply locally; the original bytes are not stored remotely.
Update PDF properties such as title, author, and keywords.
Edit PDF Metadata (/edit-pdf-metadata) runs in your browser when supported—inputs are not uploaded to EverydayTools servers.
Yes—Edit PDF Metadata is designed for modern mobile and desktop browsers without installing an app.
Only metadata fields you edit are rewritten; the file is not uploaded for cloud indexing.
Viewer apps read the updated Info dictionary on download.
For attribution cleanup—not DRM removal or encryption bypass.
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Reviewed by EverydayTools Editorial Team on 2026-05-19.
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We read hidden title, author, subject & keywords — page content stays unchanged
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