PDF Metadata Editor
Edit PDF metadata securely in your browser. Your files are never uploaded to a server, preventing any accidental data leaks.
View and edit the hidden metadata in any PDF with SolveBar's PDF Metadata Editor. Update title, author, subject, keywords, creator, and producer fields — then download a clean updated PDF. Useful for document management, SEO optimization, and privacy cleanup.
What PDF metadata fields mean
Title: the document's formal title (appears in browser tab when PDF is open). Author: the person who created the document. Subject: a brief description or topic. Keywords: comma-separated terms that help search engines and document management systems index the file.
Why edit PDF metadata
Word documents saved as PDFs often inherit the author's computer username. Old metadata may reveal internal information. Proper title and keyword metadata improves document findability when using desktop search, document management systems, and when PDFs are indexed by search engines.
Privacy cleanup before sharing
Before sharing PDFs externally, review the Creator and Producer fields — they sometimes reveal what software you use or your organization's internal systems. The Author field may contain a real person's name from a template you used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does editing metadata change the document content?
No. Metadata is stored separately from the document content. Editing it does not change any text, images, or formatting in the PDF.
Can I remove all metadata to make the PDF anonymous?
Yes. Clear all metadata fields and download — the PDF will have minimal identifying metadata.
Will the metadata changes affect PDF search engine indexing?
Yes. Google and other search engines read PDF metadata when indexing PDFs. Proper title and keyword metadata can improve how your PDF appears in search results.