PDF Metadata Editor
View, edit, or completely sanitize PDF document properties (title, author, subject, keywords) 100% inside your browser.
How to PDF Metadata Editor Online
Process documents directly in your browser with zero latency and complete privacy.
Upload PDF
Select the PDF to view or edit metadata.
View current metadata
See title, author, subject, and keywords.
Edit values
Update metadata fields as needed.
Download result
Get your PDF with updated metadata.
Why Choose WayPDF PDF Metadata Editor?
Engineered with modern WebAssembly technology for maximum privacy, speed, and fidelity.
View all properties
Read title, author, subject, and keywords from any PDF.
Edit metadata fields
Update document properties to improve searchability.
Preserves document content
Only metadata is modified. Your document content stays unchanged.
Secure processing
All editing happens locally. Files never leave your device.
Instant updates
Metadata changes are applied immediately in your browser.
No registration
Start using the tool immediately. No account or sign-up required.
Comprehensive Guide & Insights
In-depth information on features, use cases, privacy guarantees, and best practices.
What Is PDF Metadata Editor?
A PDF metadata editor allows you to inspect and modify the hidden document properties embedded inside a Portable Document Format file. Standard PDF metadata includes fields such as Title, Author, Subject, Keywords, Creator tool, and Producer. These properties are utilized by desktop operating systems, search engines, library catalogs, and document management systems to index, categorize, and discover files.
WayPDF's PDF Metadata Editor runs entirely in your browser using WebAssembly (pdf-lib). When you load a document, WayPDF parses the internal PDF document information dictionary and XMP metadata stream, displaying current values for Title, Author, Subject, and Keywords. You can update these fields or wipe them clean for privacy.
Because metadata editing only updates the document header dictionary without re-rendering the internal content streams, changes apply instantaneously with zero impact on visual page quality or layout.
Key Technical Features
Why Use an In-Browser Tool?
Sanitize metadata before sharing: Word processors and design software automatically embed your full name, organization, computer username, and software versions into exported PDFs. WayPDF lets you inspect and scrub these privacy-leaking details before public sharing.
Improve document searchability and SEO: Adding accurate titles, subject categories, and comma-separated keywords helps enterprise search engines and operating systems index your files accurately.
100% private document processing: Uploading confidential legal filings or executive briefs to cloud metadata editors risks exposing the very properties and content you wish to protect. WayPDF processes everything locally.
No expensive software subscriptions: Modify PDF metadata without needing Adobe Acrobat Pro or complex command-line tools.
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