Free PDF Metadata Editor

The PDF Metadata Editor is a free online tool that view and edit pdf metadata including title, author, subject, keywords, creator, and producer. download the updated pdf directly from your browser.. It runs entirely in your browser with no installation or sign-up needed.

Title, Author, Subject, Keywords, Creator, and Producer fields.

No. pdf-lib runs entirely in your browser.

Yes, completely free.

Yes, the PDF Metadata Editor is fully responsive and works on smartphones and tablets. You can use it on any device with a modern web browser -- no app download required.

No account or registration is needed. Simply open the PDF Metadata Editor in your browser and start using it immediately. There are no sign-up walls or usage restrictions.

Since the PDF Metadata Editor processes files in your browser, the size limit depends on your device's memory. Most devices can handle PDFs up to 50-100MB without issues.

Simply enter your input in the provided field, adjust any settings to your preference, and the tool will process it instantly. You can then copy the result to your clipboard or download it.

The PDF Metadata Editor works in all modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Opera. For the best experience, use the latest version of your preferred browser.

Creator and Producer both record software, but at different stages. The Creator names the application the content was originally authored in, such as the word processor or design program you typed and laid out the document in. The Producer names the library or engine that wrote out the final PDF file, which is often a separate conversion or export component. So a document drafted in a word processor and exported through a PDF engine will show one app as Creator and another as Producer. They frequently differ, and a leftover Producer string from an old exporter can quietly reveal which toolchain made the file. This editor displays both values when you open a PDF and lets you rewrite either one, so you can correct a misleading toolchain reference or standardize the credit before sharing. Load your PDF above to see and edit both fields side by side.

The file name is just the label on disk, while the Title is a separate field stored inside the document's information dictionary, embedded in the PDF itself. Many viewers and browser tabs display that embedded Title instead of the file name, which is why a document saved as report-final.pdf can still show an old template title or a generic export string at the top of the window. The two are completely independent: renaming the file never touches the internal Title, and editing the Title never renames the file. Exporters often inject a leftover or blank Title automatically, so it pays to check. Drop your PDF into this editor to read the current embedded Title, replace it with an accurate name, and download a fresh copy that displays correctly in viewers and tabs.

An encrypted, password-protected PDF cannot have its metadata rewritten until it is unlocked, because the document's information dictionary is part of the protected, encrypted structure. A metadata editor needs to parse and re-save that structure, which encryption blocks. The fix is to remove the password protection first using the file's known password, producing an unlocked copy, and then open that copy to view and change the Title, Author, Subject, Keywords, Creator, and Producer fields. Once unlocked, the standard fields read back normally and you can edit any of them. This tool works on any valid, unencrypted PDF and will report an error if it cannot parse a protected file, so unlock the document first, then load it here to correct the properties and download the updated version with your original left untouched.

The creation date is shown as read-only on purpose. It records when the document was first produced, and that timestamp is part of the file's history, so rewriting it would misrepresent when the PDF actually originated. Faking a creation date can also undermine trust in archived or compliance records that rely on accurate origin dates. The modification date works differently: it reflects your latest genuine change, so this editor leaves it fully editable. When you save new metadata, you can set the modification date to the real date of your edit while the original creation date stays intact. This keeps the document's timeline honest. Open your PDF in the editor to review the creation date alongside the page count and PDF version, adjust the modification date if needed, and download the corrected file.

No. Metadata lives in a small descriptive block called the document information dictionary, which is entirely separate from the page content you see when reading. Editing the Title, Author, Subject, Keywords, Creator, or Producer changes only that hidden information block, not a single word, image, or layout element on the pages. This is exactly why a file's properties can be wrong even when the visible text looks perfect. The page count, fonts, and formatting all stay identical after you save. This editor rewrites just the standard information fields and downloads a new copy with a _metadata.pdf suffix, leaving your original file completely untouched. Load a PDF above to update its properties with full confidence that the document itself reads exactly the same as before, only with accurate, cleaned-up descriptive details attached.