How to Edit PDF Metadata (Title, Author, Keywords)
Change the title, author, subject, and keywords stored in a PDF file — free, browser-based. Update document properties without Acrobat.
PDF metadata — Title, Author, Subject, Keywords, and more — controls how documents are indexed, named in search results, and displayed in document management systems. FixMyPDF's metadata editor lets you update all fields freely, without Acrobat.
What PDF Metadata Fields Can You Edit?
Standard fields: Title (shows in the browser tab and document management systems), Author (who wrote the document), Subject (document topic), Keywords (search terms for indexing), Creator (software that originally created it), Producer (PDF conversion software). All can be edited or cleared.
How to Edit Metadata
Go to fixmypdf.in/tools/metadata-editor. Upload your PDF. The current metadata values are pre-filled in each field — edit them as needed. Clear fields you want to remove. Click "Save Metadata" and download the updated PDF.
Why Title Metadata Matters for SEO and Search
PDFs with a proper Title field are indexed by Google with that title — improving how they appear in search results. An untitled PDF is indexed with its filename (often ugly like "document_v3_FINAL_2.pdf"). Setting a descriptive Title improves how the PDF appears in Google and in document management system searches.
Correcting Wrong Author Names
When a PDF is created on a shared computer, the Author field often contains the wrong person's name (whoever's Windows account is active). Before filing official documents, check and correct the Author field. This is particularly important for legal filings, academic submissions, and official reports.
Adding Keywords for Document Management
In enterprise document management systems (SharePoint, Confluence, Alfresco), the PDF Keywords field is used for search and filtering. Adding relevant keywords to PDFs before uploading makes them discoverable. Format: "keyword1; keyword2; keyword3" with semicolon separators.
Preparing PDFs for Professional Distribution
For branded documents shared with clients: set Title to the document name, Author to your company name (not your personal name), Subject to the document category, and Keywords to searchable terms. This makes the PDF look professional when a client views its properties and improves findability.
After Editing Metadata
Verify the changes by checking the document properties after downloading (right-click → Properties on Windows, or File → Get Info on Mac → More Info). The updated metadata should appear immediately. Then add a password or compress as needed.
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