Edit PDF Metadata
PDF documents carry hidden metadata tags that store the author's name, creation software, document title, and revision history. Whether you need to optimize document SEO, add cataloging keywords, or scrub personal computer usernames before public release, Pdfyara's Metadata Editor makes it effortless.
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Update Title, Author, Subject, Keywords, and Creator software
How to Use Edit PDF Metadata
Upload PDF
Load the file to read existing metadata fields.
Edit Fields
Update Title, Author, Subject, Keywords, Creator, and Producer fields.
Scrub or Save
Click 'Wipe All Metadata' for privacy or 'Save Metadata' to apply your custom entries.
Download Updated PDF
Save the sanitized file.
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How Edit PDF Metadata Works Under the Hood
Pdfyara inspects both the classic `/Info` dictionary and modern XMP metadata XML streams, synchronizing fields across both standards.
Common Use Cases for Edit PDF Metadata
Privacy Scrubbing
Remove personal author names and local file paths before uploading whitepapers.
Academic & Library Cataloging
Assign formal Title, Subject, and Author tags for digital library indexing.
Corporate Branding
Ensure company whitepapers display uniform company names as Author and Producer.
Recommended Approaches
- Always wipe metadata before sending legal settlement offers or competitive proposals to external parties.
Common Pitfalls
- Assuming saving a file as PDF deletes the original Word processor author history.
What to Keep in Mind
- •Editing metadata changes document properties; it does not alter visible text printed on the page.
100% Client-Side Processing
This tool runs completely inside your web browser using WebAssembly. Your documents are never uploaded, stored, or viewed by anyone.
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