PDF Metadata
Read, write, or strip metadata (title, author, keywords, etc.) from a PDF.
About PDF Metadata
PDF Metadata lets you read, rewrite, or strip the hidden document properties in a PDF — title, author, keywords, and more — that travel with the file even when the visible content looks clean. Use it to fix a wrong author name, set a proper title, or scrub identifying details before publishing. It works entirely in your browser, so nothing about the document is sent away.
- Category
- edit
- Input
- Accepts: application/pdf.
- Output
- Outputs: application/pdf.
- Cost
- Free, runs in your browser
- Memory
- low
Common uses
- Strip the author field that still shows a previous employee's name before publishing a report
- Set a clean title so the PDF shows a proper name in browser tabs and search results instead of a filename
- Add keywords to a document so it's easier to find in a document management system
- Remove leftover metadata from a template before distributing it externally
- Correct an auto-generated author or title that a conversion tool baked into the file
Frequently asked questions
Does editing metadata upload my PDF?
No. Reading, writing, and stripping metadata all happen locally in your browser.
Which fields can I change?
Standard document properties such as title, author, and keywords can be read, overwritten, or cleared.
Does changing metadata alter the pages?
No. Only the document's properties are touched; the visible content stays the same.
Why strip metadata at all?
Metadata can reveal an author, software, or original filename you'd rather not share when distributing a file publicly.
What does it output?
A new PDF with your metadata changes applied; the original file is unchanged.
Keywords
- metadata
- title
- author
- keywords
- strip