Edit PDF Metadata Online Free — No Upload

How to Edit PDF Metadata

Upload your PDF

Drag and drop your PDF file or click to select it. Your file stays in your browser — nothing is uploaded.

Edit the metadata fields

Modify the title, author, subject, and keywords fields. The current values are loaded automatically from the PDF.

Download the updated PDF

Click save and download your PDF with the updated metadata. The content of the document remains unchanged.

Why use FyleTools to edit PDF metadata?

100% Private

Your PDF never leaves your device. All metadata editing happens in your browser using WebAssembly — no server uploads.

Free & Unlimited

No registration, no file limits, no watermarks. Edit metadata of as many PDFs as you need, completely free.

Easy & Intuitive

Current metadata values are loaded automatically. Simply edit the fields you want to change and save.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my PDF uploaded to a server?

No. All processing happens in your browser using WebAssembly. Your PDF never leaves your device.

What PDF metadata fields can I edit?

You can edit the title, author, subject, and keywords fields — the standard PDF document properties. Title and author are the most commonly read fields: PDF readers display the title in the window bar, and Google displays it in search results. Subject and keywords help document management systems categorize files. The tool also shows read-only fields like creation date, modification date, producer, and creator for reference.

Does editing metadata change the PDF content?

No. Only the document properties are modified. The pages, text, images and all visible content remain exactly the same.

How do I change the author of a PDF?

Upload your PDF and the current author field loads automatically. Clear it and type the new author name, then click save and download. The change takes effect instantly — no software installation needed. This is useful for academic submissions, corporate document handovers, or correcting mistakes from the original exporting application. Works with PDFs created by Word, office editors, standard PDF readers, or any other tool.

Can I edit the PDF creation date and timestamps?

The creation and modification dates are displayed for reference but are read-only in the current version. You can fully edit the core fields — title, author, subject, and keywords — which are the properties that matter most for document management, sharing, and search indexing. Timestamp editing is planned for a future release.

How do I remove metadata from a PDF for privacy?

Upload your PDF, then clear all editable fields: title, author, subject, and keywords. Leave them blank and click save. This strips identifying metadata so your name, organization, and other personal information are not embedded in the file when you share it publicly. This is especially important when sharing PDFs from Word or office editors, which often embed the author's full name and company name by default.

Are the original metadata values loaded automatically?

Yes. When you upload a PDF, the fields are automatically populated with the existing metadata so you can easily review and edit them.

Is this compatible with all PDFs?

Yes. The tool works with standard PDF files. Password-protected PDFs must be unlocked first using our Unlock PDF tool.

What PDF metadata fields can I view but not edit?

The tool displays creation date, modification date, producer (the software that generated the PDF), and creator (the original authoring application) for reference. These are read-only. You can edit title, author, subject, and keywords freely.

Will editing metadata change how the PDF looks or prints?

No. Metadata editing only modifies the document properties stored in the PDF header. The visible content — text, images, layout, fonts — remains completely unchanged. Editing metadata will not affect how the document renders on screen or when printed.

Can I edit PDF metadata without uploading the file?

Yes. FyleTools edits PDF metadata for free, directly in your browser, with no account required. The key advantage is privacy: your PDF never leaves your device.

Do search engines use PDF metadata?

Yes. Google reads PDF title and subject metadata and uses them in search result snippets. A clear, descriptive title improves how your PDF appears in organic search results. Keywords help document management systems index and retrieve files. Setting accurate metadata is especially valuable for PDFs published on websites or shared in corporate intranets.

When to Use This Tool

Academic papers — set the correct author name, institution, and title before submitting or publishing a research document to ensure proper attribution in citation managers

Corporate documents — update copyright holder, department classification, and keywords when documents change ownership, ensuring accurate records in document management systems

Legal filings — verify and correct document properties before formal submission to ensure metadata matches the official record and does not contain identifying information from draft authors

Privacy protection — remove author name, organization, and other identifying metadata from PDFs before sharing publicly or posting on websites; PDFs from Word/office editors embed personal data by default

Supported Formats

Format	Description	Best For
Standard PDF metadata	Title, Author, Subject, Keywords	Document organization and searchability
Any PDF version	Works with PDF 1.0 through 2.0	Universal metadata editing
Read-only fields	Creation date, producer, creator	Viewing technical document properties

Tips & Best Practices

Set a descriptive title — this appears in browser tabs and search results when PDFs are indexed

Clear all fields to remove personal information from documents you plan to share publicly

Use comma-separated keywords to improve document discoverability in file systems

Check the creation date and producer fields to verify document origin and history

How It Works — 100% Private Processing

FyleTools edits PDF metadata entirely in your browser using WebAssembly and the lopdf library compiled from Rust. The tool reads the existing metadata dictionary from the PDF, allows you to modify fields, and writes the updated properties back. Your document never leaves your device.