How to Edit PDF Metadata Online — Title, Author and More

PDF metadata — the title, author, subject and keywords stored inside the file — affects how documents appear in search results, document management systems, and PDF readers. PDF me lets you edit this information directly in your browser, for free, without any software.

What is the PDF Metadata editor?

The Metadata tool in PDF me reads the existing properties embedded in your PDF and allows you to update them. You can change the document title, author name, subject description, and keyword tags. Edited metadata travels inside the file, so changes are preserved whenever the PDF is opened or indexed.

Why edit PDF metadata with PDF me?

• Improve document management: Accurate titles and authors make files easy to find and sort in any DMS or file system.
• Better search discoverability: PDF keywords and titles are indexed by search engines and enterprise search tools.
• Fix incorrect properties: Remove or correct auto-generated metadata that may reveal internal author names or software versions.
• No software required: The entire process runs in your browser — private, fast, and free.

Common use cases

PDF metadata editing is used by document managers, legal teams, publishers, and professionals who need their PDF files to be correctly catalogued and searchable.

• Correcting auto-filled author names before distribution
• Adding descriptive keywords to improve SEO for published PDFs
• Standardising document titles across a library of reports
• Removing sensitive internal metadata before sharing externally

How to edit PDF metadata with PDF me

1. Open PDF me and navigate to the Edit PDF Metadata tool.
2. Upload your PDF — the tool will read and display its current metadata fields.
3. Edit the title, author, subject, and keywords as needed.
4. Download the updated PDF with the new metadata embedded.