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PDF Metadata Editor
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Edit Title, Author, Subject, and Keywords — the hidden file properties, not the visible page content.

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PDF Metadata Editor Online Free — Edit Hidden File Properties Instantly

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Every PDF carries hidden file properties — Title, Author, Subject, and Keywords — that never appear on the visible page, but show up in a PDF reader's "Document Properties" panel and in the browser tab title. Sometimes these fields carry the name of whoever last edited the file, a generic filename, or nothing useful at all.

QuickPDFonline's Metadata Editor lets you view and rewrite these hidden fields directly in your browser. All processing happens directly in your browser — your files are never uploaded to any server. The visible content of your PDF — every page, every word, every image — stays completely untouched; only the invisible file properties change.

Useful for professionals who want their name and a proper title on a resume or proposal PDF, businesses keeping consistent branding across documents, or anyone who wants to clear out old metadata before sharing a file for privacy reasons.

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ध्यान दें (Helpful Tip)

जब आप किसी PDF को browser में खोलते हैं, तो tab के title में "Title" property ही दिखती है — file का नाम नहीं। अगर आप चाहते हैं कि आपका resume या document properly दिखे (जैसे file का असली नाम "Author" field में हो), तो यहाँ Title और Author भर दें। Privacy चाहिए तो "Clear all metadata" checkbox चुनें — इससे सारी hidden properties हट जाएंगी।

How to Edit PDF Metadata — 3 Simple Steps

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Upload PDF

Existing Title, Author, and other fields load automatically.

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Edit Fields

Update Title, Author, Subject, Keywords — or clear them all for privacy.

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Download

Save the updated PDF — page content is completely unchanged.

Why Use This Metadata Editor?

Page Content Untouched

Only invisible file properties change — every word and image stays exactly as is.

Privacy Cleanup Option

One checkbox clears Title, Author, Subject, and Keywords entirely.

100% Private

Nothing is uploaded. All reading and editing runs locally in your browser.

Auto-Loads Existing Values

Current metadata fills in automatically so you can see and edit what's already there.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PDF metadata, and how is it different from the page content?

Metadata is hidden file information — Title, Author, Subject, Keywords, creation date — stored inside the PDF but never displayed on the page itself. It's what you see in a PDF reader's "Properties" panel or a browser tab title, separate from the actual visible text and images on the pages.

Will editing metadata change how my PDF looks?

No. Metadata fields are completely separate from the visible page content. Editing Title, Author, Subject, or Keywords does not change any text, images, layout, or page count in the document.

What does "Clear all metadata" actually remove?

It blanks out the Title, Author, Subject, Keywords, Creator, and Producer fields stored in the PDF. This is useful if a previous editor's name, an old company name, or other identifying details are stored in the file and you'd rather they weren't shared.

Is my PDF uploaded to your server while editing metadata?

Never. Reading and writing metadata happens entirely inside your browser using JavaScript. Your file is never sent to any server. Once you close the tab, no trace of your document remains anywhere outside your device.

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