PDF Metadata Editor

View & edit PDF document properties

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What is Files360 PDF Metadata Editor?

Files360 PDF Metadata Editor lets you view and edit PDF document properties — title, author, subject, keywords, creator, and producer. Clean up metadata before sharing, or add SEO-friendly properties for better discoverability.

How to Use Files360 PDF Metadata Editor

1

Upload Your PDF

Click or drag your PDF file. The tool instantly extracts and displays all existing metadata properties.

2

View Current Metadata

Review all document properties including title, author, subject, keywords, creator, producer, and creation/modification dates.

3

Edit Properties

Click any editable field to modify its value. Changed fields are highlighted with a yellow indicator.

4

Clear Metadata (Optional)

Use 'Clear All' to remove all metadata for privacy — useful before sharing sensitive documents.

5

Save & Download

Click Save to create a new PDF with updated metadata. Download the result.

Key Features

View All Properties

See title, author, subject, keywords, creator, producer, and creation/modification dates at a glance.

Edit Properties

Modify any editable metadata field. Changes are highlighted so you can track what you've modified.

Clear All Metadata

One-click removal of all metadata — essential for privacy before sharing PDFs externally.

SEO Optimization

Add proper title, author, and keywords to make PDFs more discoverable in search engines and document systems.

Change Tracking

Modified fields are visually highlighted, and an 'Unsaved changes' indicator keeps you informed.

Privacy-First

All processing happens in your browser. Your PDF content and metadata stay on your device.

Files360 PDF Metadata Editor is a specialized tool for viewing and editing the hidden properties embedded in PDF documents. Every PDF contains metadata fields — title, author, subject, keywords, creator application, and producer library — that provide important information about the document's origin and purpose.

Editing metadata serves multiple purposes: adding proper titles and authors for professional documents, inserting keywords for search engine optimization (SEO), correcting outdated or incorrect information, and removing sensitive metadata before sharing files externally. Many organizations require proper metadata for document management compliance.

The privacy-stripping capability is especially important when sharing documents outside your organization. PDF metadata can inadvertently reveal the software used to create the document, the author's name and organization, and internal project details. Clearing metadata before distribution helps protect sensitive information.

The tool processes everything locally in your browser using the pdf-lib library (MIT License). Your PDF content and metadata never leave your device. Changed fields are visually highlighted to track modifications, and an unsaved changes indicator helps prevent accidental data loss.

Frequently Asked Questions

PDF metadata includes document properties like title, author, subject, and keywords. This information is embedded in the file and used by search engines, file managers, and document systems.
Common reasons include: adding SEO keywords for discoverability, correcting author information, adding descriptive titles, or removing sensitive metadata before sharing documents.
Yes. The 'Clear All' button removes title, author, subject, keywords, creator, and producer fields. Creation dates are read-only.
No. Metadata editing only changes the document properties. The visual content, text, images, and formatting remain completely unchanged.