Edit PDF Metadata Online
Change the title, author, subject, and other document properties of your PDFs before sharing or publishing.
PDF metadata controls how your document is identified by operating systems, search engines, and document management tools. Editing these properties lets you set a clear title, correct the author, add relevant keywords, and ensure your PDFs look professional when shared or published online.
- ✓ Set a professional document title for search engines and file browsers
- ✓ Update or remove the author and company name
- ✓ Add keywords to improve searchability
- ✓ Correct the subject and description fields
- ✓ Prepare documents for publishing and distribution
Manage Your PDF Properties
While direct metadata editing is coming soon, you can use Flatten PDF to clean up annotations or Protect PDF to secure your document properties.
Why PDF Metadata Matters
When someone opens your PDF in a file browser, the title metadata is what they see — not the filename. Search engines like Google use the title and keywords to rank your PDF in results. Incorrect or missing metadata makes your document look unprofessional and harder to find.
What Properties Can You Change?
The most commonly edited metadata fields are Title (displayed in browser tabs and search results), Author (who created or owns the document), Subject (a brief description), and Keywords (search terms). You can also modify the creation and modification dates, though this is less common.
Professional Document Preparation
Before distributing reports, whitepapers, proposals, or legal documents, review the metadata. Ensure the title matches the document heading, the author reflects the correct person or organization, and irrelevant keywords or outdated properties are removed. This small step makes a big difference in how your documents are perceived.
How to Edit PDF Metadata
Open your PDF in a metadata editing tool or PDF editor.
Locate the Document Properties or Metadata panel.
Update the Title, Author, Subject, and Keywords fields as needed.
Save the PDF with the updated metadata and share it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in PDF metadata?
PDF metadata includes the document title, author name, subject, keywords, creator application, producer, creation date, and modification date. Some PDFs also contain custom fields added by enterprise document management systems.
Why would I want to edit PDF metadata?
Editing metadata lets you set a professional document title, correct the author name, add keywords for searchability, or update properties before publishing or sharing. It is especially important for SEO when PDFs are indexed by search engines.
Does PDF metadata affect SEO?
Yes. Search engines can read PDF metadata. A well-written title and relevant keywords help your PDF rank better in search results. Google often uses the PDF title field as the page title in search listings.
Can I change the author name on a PDF?
Yes. PDF metadata editing tools let you change the author field to any name or remove it entirely. This is useful when rebranding documents or preparing files for public distribution.
How does editing PDF metadata differ from editing PDF content?
Metadata editing changes only the document properties (title, author, dates, keywords) — it does not alter the visible text, images, or layout of the PDF pages themselves.
Does OmnisPDF support PDF metadata editing?
Direct metadata editing is coming soon. In the meantime, you can use Flatten PDF to clean up form fields and annotations, or Protect PDF to secure your document properties before sharing.