Edit PDF Metadata

Change the title, author, subject and keywords stored inside a PDF

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Edit the Information Stored Inside a PDF

Upload a PDF and update the document title, author, subject and keywords. These fields are not usually visible on the page, but PDF readers, document systems and search tools may show them when you open file properties.

When Metadata Matters

Metadata is helpful when files are archived, shared with a client, uploaded to a document portal or kept in a large folder. A PDF named correctly can still carry an old internal title from Word, InDesign or another app. Editing the metadata keeps the file details consistent with the document you are actually sending.

What Changes

The visible PDF pages are not rewritten or redesigned. PDFem updates standard metadata fields and saves a new copy. To clear existing metadata instead of replacing it, use Remove PDF Metadata.

How to Edit PDF Metadata

1

Upload your PDF

Choose one or more PDF files that need updated document information.

2

Enter metadata

Add a title, author, subject or keyword list.

3

Save the PDF

Download the PDF with updated metadata.

Frequently Asked Questions

Metadata is information stored inside the PDF, such as title, author, subject, keywords, creator and modification date. It is separate from the visible page content.
No. The visible pages stay the same. Only the document information stored inside the file is updated.
Yes. PDFem only updates the fields you enter. Empty fields are left alone by this editor.
Clear metadata can help with document libraries, search, archiving and professional file handoff. It also prevents confusing old titles from showing in PDF readers.