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PDF Metadata Viewer & Editor

See what a PDF says about itself — and change or remove it before you share.

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PDF up to 200 MB · processed on your device, never uploaded

How it works

  1. Drop a PDF onto the page.
  2. Review its title, author, creator app, dates, PDF version and page size.
  3. Edit fields and save a copy — or remove all metadata before sharing.

Frequently asked questions

What is PDF metadata?

Metadata is information stored inside the file about the document: its title, author, subject, keywords, the application that created it, and when it was created and modified. It does not appear on the pages themselves.

Why should I check metadata before sharing?

Metadata can reveal the author's name, company, software and editing dates. Checking or removing it prevents leaking details you did not intend to share, for example in anonymous submissions.

Does removing metadata change the document content?

No. Only the document properties are cleared; every page looks exactly the same.

Why does the title in my PDF viewer not change?

Some viewers show the file name instead of the Title property. Check the document properties (often Ctrl + D) to see the updated metadata.

What your PDF says about you

Every PDF can carry hidden properties: a title, the author's name, the subject, keywords, the application that created it and the dates it was created and last modified. These details show up in search results, document managers and file properties dialogs.

View, edit or remove

  • View all document properties plus page count, page size and PDF version.
  • Edit the title and author so your document looks professional in viewers and search engines.
  • Remove all metadata — including the XMP metadata stream — before sharing documents anonymously.

Why the title matters

Search engines and many PDF viewers display the Title property instead of the file name. A descriptive title makes published PDFs easier to find and more trustworthy than an automatic one like "Microsoft Word - final_v3.docx".

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