PDF Tools · Browser-based utility
PDF Metadata Editor Online Free
View, edit or clear PDF document title, author, subject and keywords, then save a modified PDF.
What this tool does
View, edit or clear PDF document title, author, subject and keywords, then save a modified PDF.
People often describe this task with phrases such as pdf metadata remover, edit pdf metadata, remove pdf author and pdf properties editor. This page uses those terms only where they refer to the same underlying function.
How to use the PDF Metadata Editor
- Open the PDF Metadata Editor page and select or enter the source data required by the tool.
- Review the available controls instead of accepting defaults blindly when the destination has a size, format, layout or compatibility requirement.
- Run the operation and inspect the preview, status or generated result before treating it as final.
- Download or copy PDF and verify it in the destination application, browser, viewer or workflow that will actually use it.
Use the interactive tool above for the actual operation. The documentation below explains what the controls mean, what changes in the file/data, and how to troubleshoot common results.
Settings and capabilities explained
| # | Control or capability |
|---|---|
| 1 | Document title |
| 2 | Author |
| 3 | Subject |
| 4 | Keywords |
| 5 | Clear information |
| 6 | Save modified PDF |
Supported input and output
- Input: one PDF
- Output: PDF with updated document information
How it works technically
PDF is a page-description document format rather than a single raster image. Page-level operations can copy, reorder or decorate pages without requiring every page to become a bitmap.
PDF document information fields are metadata separate from visible page content.
Clearing metadata does not redact text that is visibly printed on a PDF page.
Common use cases
- Remove author metadata before sharing
- Correct a PDF title
- Add search-friendly document metadata for internal archives
- Clear subject and keyword fields
Choosing the right settings
- Inspect the visible document separately if you are removing sensitive information.
- Use metadata fields for document organization, not as a substitute for page content.
Common problems and fixes
Personal information is still visible on the page
Metadata removal only affects document information fields; visible page text/images must be edited separately.
Browser processing and privacy notes
The source code for this build performs the documented file transformation or analysis from browser JavaScript/Web APIs, and the video tools load FFmpeg.wasm for media processing. The site also contains third-party analytics, font/CDN and advertising scripts that can make ordinary network requests. Therefore, the precise claim made here is limited to the tool routine: it does not need a separate AutoClip file-upload API in order to perform the documented local operation.
For sensitive files, you should still use your browser’s developer tools or network controls if you need to independently verify the behavior of every third-party request in your environment.
Frequently asked questions
What does the PDF Metadata Editor do?
View, edit or clear PDF document title, author, subject and keywords, then save a modified PDF.
What input and output does it use?
Input: one PDF Output: PDF with updated document information Outputs include PDF.
Do I need to install desktop software?
No desktop installation is required for this page. The interactive workflow runs from the web browser. Some advanced media features load browser-side JavaScript/WebAssembly libraries when needed.
Are selected files processed through the tool interface?
Yes. The implementation reads selected files with browser APIs and performs the documented transformation or analysis in the page. External libraries, analytics and advertising scripts may make their own network requests, so this statement is about the file-processing routine itself.
Personal information is still visible on the page?
Metadata removal only affects document information fields; visible page text/images must be edited separately.