Remove or Edit PDF Metadata Online
Review, remove or update common PDF metadata including title, author, subject, keywords, creator and producer, then download a new processed PDF.
Remove or Edit PDF Metadata Online
Remove or edit common PDF metadata such as title, author, subject, keywords, creator and producer directly in your browser.
Select PDF file
or drag & drop your PDF here
This tool works inside the browser. Your PDF is not uploaded to any server.
What Is the PDF Metadata Remover?
The PDF Metadata Remover is a browser based tool that allows you to remove or edit common information stored inside a PDF file, including title, author, subject, keywords, creator and producer details.
This information is usually not visible on the document pages, but it may appear in the file properties or document information panel of a PDF reader.
The tool can clear common metadata fields or replace them with new information, then create a separate PDF for download.
What Is PDF Metadata?
PDF metadata is descriptive information connected to a document.
- Title
- Author
- Subject
- Keywords
- Creator
- Producer
- Creation date
- Modification date
How to Use This Tool
Upload a PDF, wait for its metadata to load, choose Remove Metadata or Edit Metadata, review the fields, set the output file name and process the PDF. When processing finishes, download the new file.
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1: Upload a PDF
Select a PDF from your device or drag it into the upload area.
Step 2: Review Metadata
The tool displays file size, page count and available metadata values.
Step 3: Choose an Action
Select Remove Metadata to clear common fields or Edit Metadata to save new values.
Step 4: Edit Fields
Enter a title, author, subject, keywords, creator or producer as needed.
Step 5: Process and Download
Set the output file name, process the PDF and download the finished copy.
Tool Settings Explained
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Action | Choose Remove Metadata or Edit Metadata. |
| Title | Sets the document title. |
| Author | Identifies the person, company or team responsible for the PDF. |
| Subject | Adds a short description of the document topic. |
| Keywords | Stores comma separated descriptive terms. |
| Creator | Stores or replaces the creator application value. |
| Producer | Stores or replaces the producer value. |
| Clear Fields | Empties editable metadata fields and switches to Edit Metadata mode. |
| Output File Name | Controls the name of the downloaded PDF. |
Real Before and After Example
A client proposal contains an old title, a previous employee name and outdated creator and producer values.
The title and author are corrected, while the old creator and producer values are cleared before sharing the file.
Who Should Use This Tool?
- Business owners
- Freelancers
- Designers
- Writers
- Students
- Teachers
- Legal teams
- Office workers
- Website owners
- Anyone reviewing PDF properties
Privacy and File Security
This tool works directly inside your browser. Your PDF is not uploaded to an external server during normal processing, and the original file remains unchanged.
Limitations and Troubleshooting
This tool handles common PDF metadata fields. It may not remove every hidden object, embedded identifier, annotation property, attachment record, revision detail or internal data structure from every PDF.
- Use a valid PDF file.
- Remove password protection when permitted.
- Refresh the page if processing stops.
- Use an updated browser.
- Confirm JavaScript is enabled.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a free PDF tool?
Yes.
Does it change the visible PDF pages?
No. It updates metadata while keeping page content unchanged.
Can I edit the author or title?
Yes. Select Edit Metadata and enter new values.
Can it remove all hidden information?
Not necessarily. It handles common metadata fields, but some PDFs may contain additional internal data.
Will the original PDF be deleted?
No.
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Conclusion
The PDF Metadata Remover is a useful free PDF tool for removing or editing common document properties such as title, author, subject, keywords, creator and producer.
It also provides custom output naming, progress updates and private browser based processing, helping you create a cleaner PDF before sharing or publishing it.