How to Edit PDF Metadata (Title, Author, Properties)

Last updated: February 23, 2026

PDF metadata — title, author, subject, keywords, creator, and producer — controls how your document appears in search results, file managers, and document management systems. Editing these properties usually requires Adobe Acrobat or command-line tools. OneClickPDF lets you view and edit all PDF metadata directly in your browser.

Step-by-Step Guide

Open the Edit Metadata tool

Go to the Edit Metadata page on OneClickPDF. No account or software installation needed.

Upload your PDF

Drag and drop your file. The tool reads all metadata instantly in your browser — nothing is uploaded.

Edit document properties

All fields are editable: Title, Author, Subject, Keywords, Creator, Producer, and Creation Date. The Modification Date updates automatically when you save. Clear any field to remove that metadata.

Save and download

Click Save & Download to get a new PDF with your updated metadata. The document content is unchanged — only the properties are modified.

Edit Metadata

Edit PDF title, author, subject, and keyword metadata.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is PDF metadata?

PDF metadata is hidden information embedded in the file: title, author, subject, keywords, creator application, producer library, and dates. It's used by search engines, file managers, and document management systems to categorize and index documents.

Can I remove all metadata?

Yes. Simply clear all fields and save. This strips identifying information from the document — useful for privacy when sharing PDFs externally.

Why does Creator show 'pdf-lib'?

If a PDF was previously processed by another tool using the pdf-lib library, it sets the Creator and Producer fields. You can change these to anything you want.

Does editing metadata change the document content?

No. Metadata editing only modifies the document properties (title, author, etc.). The actual pages, text, images, and layout remain completely unchanged.

Clean metadata makes PDFs more professional and easier to organize. With OneClickPDF, you can update every document property in seconds without installing any software or uploading to a server.

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