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Edit Metadata
Edit title, author, and keywords
What is Edit Metadata?
PDF metadata — title, author, subject, keywords, creator, and creation date — is embedded invisibly in the file and can expose information you don't intend to share. PDFStream's metadata editor lets you view and edit all fields.
Read the current metadata to audit what's embedded. Edit or clear any field: remove the author name before publishing externally, update the title to match the current document version, add keywords for search indexing, or clear the creation date for privacy.
Use cases: sanitizing metadata before sharing a document externally, updating a title and author after revising a document, adding keywords for a document management system, or removing personally identifying information from PDF properties.
How-to
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Upload File
Select your PDF.
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Check and Edit Metadata
Review and edit the title, author, subject, keywords, etc.
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Save
Download the PDF with updated metadata.
Practical tips
Remove the author before publishing
Clear author and creator fields so personal or internal names are not shared with the public file.
Set a descriptive title
Many viewers and search tools display the metadata title, so use the real document name instead of a file code.
Audit before sending
Check existing fields first to see what information a file already reveals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is metadata important?▼
Titles and keywords are used by search engines and PDF viewers to categorize and search for documents.
Can I change creation/modification dates?▼
Yes, you can edit dates as well.
Is the file saved on the server?▼
No, all processing is local.
Last Updated: August 6, 2026
