Anonymous publishing
Strip author and creator before posting whistleblower documents, anonymous tips, or open submissions.
Free PDF tool
Edit PDF Metadata
Every PDF carries hidden metadata: the original author, the software that produced it, the date it was written. Edit those fields, set them to whatever you want, or strip them entirely before publishing. Runs in your browser; nothing is uploaded.
Edit or stripAll standard fieldsPrivacy-friendly100% in browser
PDF metadata
Upload a PDF, edit the fields, then save.
Editing runs in your browser using pdf-lib. The PDF is never uploaded.
What lives inside PDF metadata
Document properties
PDFs store a small set of properties: title, author, subject, keywords, creator, producer, and timestamps. They appear in viewer "Document Properties" dialogs and are indexed by search engines and DMS tools.
Privacy implications
Metadata can reveal the original document author, the software they used, and when they wrote it. Strip all metadata before publishing anonymous documents or sending sensitive material externally.
How to edit PDF metadata
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Upload your PDF
Drop the source file onto the upload area. The current metadata loads into the form below.
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Edit or strip
Edit the title, author, subject, and other fields — or use "Strip all metadata" to clear every field.
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Save the new PDF
Click save to write a new PDF with the updated metadata, then download or share as a link.
Common use cases
Client-ready deliverables
Replace the original drafter with a company-wide author tag for consistent branding.
Search and SEO
Set a clear title, subject, and keywords so PDFs published online appear correctly in search.
Document management systems
Populate metadata that DMS platforms index for filtering, sorting, and tagging.
Compliance and audits
Verify that PDFs leaving your organization match the metadata policy for the document class.
Resume and portfolio polish
Replace generic word-processor metadata before sending PDFs to recruiters.
PDF metadata FAQ
Is anything uploaded?
No. Metadata editing happens in your browser using pdf-lib. The PDF is never sent to a server.
Does this remove every trace of the original author?
It clears the standard metadata fields. Some PDFs also embed XMP metadata or custom information dictionaries; this tool clears the standard set. Inspect the result in a viewer to confirm no remaining fields.
Does editing metadata change page content?
No. Page text, vectors, fonts, and images are not touched. Only the document information dictionary changes.
Can I change the creation date?
Creation and modification dates are displayed for reference. They are not editable here. Stripping metadata clears both.
Why are some fields blank when I open the PDF?
PDFs only show fields that have been set. If the original document did not set the author, the field will be empty.
Can I share the new PDF as a link?
Yes. After download, upload it to PDFtoLink to generate an instant shareable URL with optional password protection.