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Edit or remove PDF metadata

A PDF often carries your name, the app you used and when you made it. See what's there, change the title shown in browser tabs, or clear it all before you share the file.

1. Add a PDF

2. Save

Add a PDF to see its metadata.

Metadata is separate from what's on the pages: removing it doesn't hide any text, comments or images. To black out content, use Redact PDF.

How to edit or remove PDF metadata

  1. Add your PDF

    Choose one PDF, up to 100 MB. Its current details are shown.

  2. Edit the fields

    Change the title, author, subject, keywords, app or producer. Empty a field to remove it.

  3. Choose what else to remove

    Dates, XMP metadata and custom properties, or press Remove all metadata.

  4. Download

    Save metadata-updated.pdf.

What you can do with this tool

  • See what's hidden

    Title, author, subject, keywords, app, producer, dates, XMP and custom properties.

  • Edit any field

    Including the title browsers show in their tab.

  • Remove everything

    One button clears all fields, dates, XMP metadata and custom properties.

  • Content untouched

    Pages, text and images aren't changed.

  • Stays on your device

    Your PDF is not uploaded. Free, no sign-up.

Limits and what you get

InputOne PDF, up to 100 MB
FieldsTitle, author, subject, keywords, creator, producer
Also removableDates, XMP metadata, custom properties
Page contentUnchanged
Outputmetadata-updated.pdf

Frequently asked questions

How do I remove the author from a PDF?

Add the PDF, empty the Author field and download the new copy. Keep Remove XMP metadata ticked (it is ticked for you when you edit a field), because XMP holds a second copy of the author. Or press Remove all metadata.

What metadata does a PDF contain?

Usually a title, author, subject, keywords, the app that made it, the PDF producer, creation and modification dates, and often an XMP copy of the same details.

Does this remove XMP data?

Yes: tick Remove XMP metadata (it is ticked for you when you edit a field) or press Remove all metadata. XMP is removed from the document and from images and other objects inside it.

Is removing metadata the same as redaction?

No. Metadata is separate from the pages. To hide text on the pages, use Redact PDF.

Why doesn't my PDF's title show in the browser tab?

Browsers show the Title field if it's set, otherwise the file name. Set a Title here.

Does editing metadata change how the PDF looks?

No. Only the document properties change.

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