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Edit PDF Metadata — Change Title, Author, Keywords

View and edit PDF metadata locally. Update PDF title, author, subject, keywords, and dates without uploading files.

Original Metadata

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Files never leave your device. All processing happens locally in your browser memory.

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Since no data is sent to any server, your sensitive documents remain completely private.

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Once loaded, our tools work without an internet connection. No data usage required.

How to Edit PDF Metadata

Simple, fast, and secure. Get your file processed in 3 easy steps.

1

Upload PDF

Open the PDF file you want to modify.

2

Update Info

Edit the fields for Title, Author, Subject, etc.

3

Save

Click 'Save Changes' to download the updated PDF.

Key Features

Edit Title & Author
Add Keywords
Modify Subject
View Creation Date
Clean hidden data
No file size limit

Why Choose PDFaiGen?

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No cloud uploads. Your files are processed entirely on your device using WebAssembly technology.

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Zero upload time. Zero download time. Instant processing powered by your own hardware.

Easy to Use

Simple drag-and-drop interfaces designed for efficiency. No accounts or sign-ups required.

Common Use Cases

See how others are using this tool to save time and improve workflows.

SEO Optimization

Improve search rankings for your PDF documents.

Archiving

Ensure correct authorship and dates for long-term storage.

Professionalism

Clean up unwanted creator metadata (e.g., 'Microsoft Word').

Classification

Add keywords to make files easier to find in search systems.

Guide

Complete Guide: How to Edit PDF Metadata

PDF metadata includes information like title, author, subject, and keywords. Editing metadata improves document organization, searchability, and SEO for PDFs published online.

1

Upload Your PDF

Select the PDF file whose metadata you want to edit. The current metadata will be displayed if available.

2

View Current Metadata

Review the existing metadata fields: Title, Author, Subject, Keywords, Creator, and Producer. These fields may be empty or contain default values.

3

Edit Metadata Fields

Update any field you want to change. Add a descriptive title, your name as author, a subject line, and relevant keywords for searchability.

4

Save Changes

Click 'Save Metadata' to embed the updated information into the PDF. The file content remains unchanged—only metadata is modified.

5

Download Updated PDF

Download the PDF with new metadata. The changes are permanent and will be visible in PDF viewers and search engines.

Pro Tips

  • Use descriptive titles for better organization in file managers.
  • Add keywords to improve searchability when PDFs are published online.
  • Include author and company name for professional documents.

Common Issues

Metadata not showing in viewer?

Some PDF viewers don't display metadata by default. Check the 'Document Properties' or 'File Info' menu in your PDF reader.

Changes not saving?

Ensure you click 'Save Metadata' before downloading. Simply editing the fields doesn't modify the PDF until you save.

Why We are Better

See how PDFaiGen compares to traditional online PDF tools.

Feature
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Cloud Tools
Privacy
100% Private
Files Uploaded
Speed
Instant
Depends on Upload
File Size Limit
Unlimited
Usually Restricted
Works Offline
Yes
No

Edit PDF Metadata — Change Title, Author, Keywords

View and edit PDF metadata locally. Update PDF title, author, subject, keywords, and dates without uploading files.

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