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How to Edit PDF Metadata Online Free — Title, Author & Keywords

June 24, 2026 · 3 min read

PDF metadata — the title, author, subject, and keywords embedded in every PDF — is important for organization, searchability, and professionalism. But many PDFs come with missing or incorrect metadata. Here's how to fix it.

Why Edit PDF Metadata?

  • Better organization — Proper titles and authors make files easier to find
  • SEO for documents — Keywords help search engines index your PDFs
  • Professional presentation — Clean metadata looks more professional when sharing
  • Library management — Sort and filter by author or subject in PDF readers

How to Edit PDF Metadata Online Free

Using PDFTools Metadata Editor:

  1. Open the Metadata Editor
  2. Upload your PDF by dragging and dropping
  3. Existing metadata loads automatically for editing
  4. Update title, author, subject, and keywords
  5. Click "Save Changes & Download" to get your updated PDF

What Metadata Can You Edit?

  • Title — The name displayed in PDF readers and search results
  • Author — The creator or organization behind the document
  • Subject — A brief description of the document's content
  • Keywords — Tags that improve searchability

Try the free online PDF metadata editor now.