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| Edit Metadata | View and modify PDF metadata fields including title, author, keywords, dates, and custom properties. |
Edit Metadata
Edit the metadata embedded in a PDF file. The tool pre-populates a form with the document's existing metadata, lets you modify any field, and saves the changes into a new PDF.
How It Works
- Upload a PDF file. The tool reads its current metadata and populates the form.
- Edit any of the standard fields: Title, Author, Subject, Keywords, Creator, Producer.
- Adjust the Creation Date and Modification Date using date-time pickers.
- Add custom metadata fields by clicking the add button and entering a key-value pair.
- Click the process button to save the modified PDF.
Features
- Pre-fills all existing metadata from the uploaded PDF
- Standard fields: Title, Author, Subject, Keywords, Creator, Producer
- Date-time pickers for Creation Date and Modification Date
- Custom key-value metadata fields for arbitrary properties
- Saves changes directly into the PDF's document info dictionary
Editable Fields
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Title | The document title displayed in PDF readers |
| Author | The person or organization that created the document |
| Subject | A brief description of the document's topic |
| Keywords | Comma-separated terms for search and categorization |
| Creator | The application that originally created the content |
| Producer | The application that generated the PDF |
| Creation Date | When the document was originally created |
| Modification Date | When the document was last modified |
| Custom fields | Any additional key-value pairs you define |
Use Cases
- Setting a proper title and author before publishing a document
- Adding keywords to improve searchability in document management systems
- Updating the modification date to reflect the current revision
- Adding custom metadata fields like Department, Project ID, or Classification
- Cleaning up metadata left by the original authoring software
Tips
- Custom fields are written directly into the PDF's info dictionary. Some PDF readers may not display custom fields, but they are preserved in the file.
- Leave a field blank to clear it from the metadata. The process button saves whatever is in the form.
- To view metadata without editing, use View Metadata. To remove all metadata entirely, use Remove Metadata.