Edit PDF Metadata
See what your PDF says about itself and change it. Edit the title, author, subject and keywords, or wipe every property with one click.
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Edit Metadata on Docmint: See what your PDF says about itself and change it. Edit the title, author, subject and keywords, or wipe every property with one click. It accepts PDF files, runs entirely in your browser with no upload, and is free with no account.
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- Security & Protection
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- On your device, in the browser
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- Free, no sign-up
- Runs entirely in the browser (no file upload)
- Free to use, no account required
- Processes several files at once
- Accepts PDF files
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- 1Inspect PDFInspect the full structure of the document
- 2Protect PDFEncrypt after cleaning the properties
- 3Flatten PDFFlatten forms and annotations
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How to edit metadata
Follow these simple steps to get professional results in seconds
- 1
Upload the PDF
The current title, author, subject, keywords, creator, producer and dates are shown immediately.
- 2
Edit the fields
Change any value, or click 'Remove all metadata' to blank every field, including creation and modification dates.
Pro tip
Search engines and document libraries use the title field. Fill it in for better discoverability. - 3
Save and download
Click Save Metadata. The document content is untouched.
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Pro Tips for Edit Metadata
Get the most out of your edit metadata experience
Privacy
PDFs exported from office software often contain the author's real name and the software version. Strip metadata before publishing.
Batch
Drop many files to apply the same author or to strip them all at once.
Keywords
Separate keywords with commas. They help document management systems index the file.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Edit Metadata
Everything you need to know about how to edit metadata online
What metadata does a PDF contain?
Typically a title, author, subject, keywords, the creating application, the producing library and creation/modification dates. Some files also embed XMP metadata.
Does removing metadata remove hidden content?
It removes the document properties. It does not remove annotations, form data or text hidden under images. Use Flatten PDF for that.
Can I change the dates?
Yes. Set a creation and modification date, or clear them.
Are my files secure while I edit metadata?
Yes. Everything happens inside your browser using JavaScript and WebAssembly. Your file is never uploaded, and nothing is stored on a server.
Do you keep a copy of my document?
No. The file lives in your browser's memory only. When you close or refresh the tab it is gone. We cannot see it, and neither can anyone else.