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Edit PDF Metadata

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Change or remove PDF metadata. Useful for protecting privacy before file sharing.

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Update metadata in PDF online

No installation is required for your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Our service works on any device and operating system, including Windows and Mac.

Edit PDF metadata securely

When updating your information, keeping the documents safe is crucial. Whether it’s a medical form, a work contract, or school records, all files are protected using modern encryption to ensure privacy.

Simple and fast solution

Not only can you change metadata in your PDF, but you can also remove it entirely. The editor is beginner-friendly, ad-free, and delivers fast results while keeping the data safe.

Comprehensive PDF metadata editing

Rewrite such PDF metadata values as Author, Title, Subject, Keywords, Created on, and Modified on without hassle.

How to edit PDF metadata

It is as easy as it sounds. Upload a report, a portfolio, or a client document, check the current metadata, enter new properties, and save. That’s all. Please read more about it below.

More PDF editing options

Once you have changed the metadata, you can do much more - split PDFs, rewise content, add passwords or watermarks, and use over 90 other PDF Candy tools.
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How to edit PDF metadata online?

1Upload a document with the "+Add file" button or drag and drop it. Google Drive and Dropbox work too.
2Edit or remove metadata from your PDF by updating the relevant fields.
3Click "Apply changes" to save the new version.
4Download the PDF or generate a shareable link valid for 7 days.

FAQ

How do I change content of a PDF document?
Try our free PDF editor to modify text, images, and more.
How can I share the result?
You can send it by URL or QR code. Or simply download it to your device and attach to any email.
Will it show that the file was edited?
No, there will be no visible signs or timestamps indicating that the document has been modified.
Can I recover PDF metadata after editing?
Once changes are applied and the file is saved, the original metadata cannot be recovered unless you have a backup.
Will editing metadata reduce the PDF size?
Not significantly. Changing or removing this information has minimal effect on file size, but compressing the PDF separately will reduce it.
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