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PDF Metadata Viewer

View and edit PDF document properties

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Inspect and edit the hidden properties of any PDF

Every PDF carries a set of metadata fields — title, author, subject, keywords, and more — that describe the document to search engines, libraries, and reader applications. The PDF Metadata Viewer surfaces all of that information in a clean, editable form so you can read what a file says about itself and change it to whatever you need. It is the quickest way to tidy up document properties before you publish or share a PDF.

Beyond the editable fields, the tool also displays read-only details such as the creator application, the producer software, and the creation and modification timestamps. Seeing these values helps you understand where a document came from and whether its stated metadata matches its content. When you edit the title, author, subject, or keywords and save, the tool writes a fresh copy with your updated information while leaving every page untouched.

This is also a fast way to protect your privacy. Documents often retain the original author's name, software details, or internal keywords long after they should. With one pass you can clear those fields entirely before distributing a file. All of this runs locally through pdf-lib in your browser, so the document and its properties never leave your device — ideal for reviewing and sanitizing sensitive files.

Why use PDF Metadata Viewer?

See everything

View editable fields plus read-only creator, producer, and timestamp details at a glance.

Edit and save

Update the title, author, subject, and keywords, then export a fresh copy of the PDF.

Sanitize for privacy

Clear identifying metadata before sharing a document publicly or with clients.

Pages left intact

Only the document information is changed; your page content stays exactly the same.

How to use PDF Metadata Viewer

  1. 1

    Open your PDF

    Drag and drop or browse for a file. The tool instantly reads and displays all of its metadata.

  2. 2

    Review the fields

    Inspect the current title, author, subject, keywords, and the read-only production details.

  3. 3

    Edit the values

    Type new information into the editable fields, or clear them to remove existing metadata.

  4. 4

    Save the copy

    Export a new PDF containing your updated properties, ready to share or archive.

Common use cases

Set a proper title

Give a document a meaningful title so it displays correctly in readers and search results.

Remove the old author

Strip a previous author's name from a file you are repurposing before you send it on.

Add searchable keywords

Tag a PDF with relevant keywords to improve how it is indexed and found later.

Audit a received file

Check the producer and dates to understand the origin of a document you were sent.

Features at a glance

Frequently asked questions

What PDF metadata can I view and edit?

You can view and edit the document title, author, subject, and keywords, plus see read-only details like the creator application, producer, and creation and modification dates. After editing, you can save a new copy of the PDF with the updated properties.

Why does PDF metadata matter?

Metadata helps document management systems, search engines, and readers correctly identify and organize your files. Accurate titles and authors improve searchability, while clearing outdated metadata protects privacy before you share a document publicly.

Can I remove metadata from a PDF?

Yes. Simply clear the title, author, subject, and keyword fields, then save. This is a quick way to strip identifying information from a document before distributing it, though note that visible page content is not affected by editing metadata.

Is my PDF sent to a server to read its metadata?

No. The tool reads and rewrites metadata locally using pdf-lib, entirely inside your browser. Your document and its properties never leave your device, so viewing and editing metadata is completely private.

Will editing metadata change the pages of my PDF?

No. Editing metadata only updates the document information dictionary. The pages, text, and images are copied through unchanged, so your content remains identical while only the descriptive properties are updated.

Your privacy matters

PDF Metadata Viewer runs entirely in your web browser. Your files, text, and data are never uploaded to any server, never stored, and never seen by us or any third party. This client-side architecture means you can safely process confidential business documents, personal records, and proprietary data without privacy concerns.

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