What is PDF metadata?

PDF metadata is information about your document like title, author, subject, keywords, creation date, and the software that created it. This information helps organize and identify documents but doesn't affect the visible content.

Can I apply the same metadata to multiple files?

Yes! Upload multiple PDF files and the same metadata you enter will be applied to all of them. This is perfect for batch processing document libraries.

What happens to fields I leave blank?

If 'Clear Empty Fields' is enabled (default), blank fields will be removed from the PDF. If disabled, the original values will be preserved for fields you don't fill in.

Can I change creation and modification dates?

Yes, you can edit both creation date and modification date. Leave them blank to remove date information, or use 'Preserve Original Dates' setting to keep existing dates unchanged.

What is the Producer field?

The Producer field indicates the software used to create or last modify the PDF. By default we set it to 'PDFyogi.com' but you can change it to anything you want.

Is my data private and secure?

Absolutely! All processing happens in your browser using WebAssembly. Your files never leave your device, and no data is uploaded to any server.

PDFyogi

Edit PDF Metadata - Change Document Info

Edit PDF metadata in your browser—files stay on your device

or Drag & drop files here

Max 20 files•Max file size: 100MB

Supported formats: .pdf, application/pdf

Edit PDF Metadata - Change Document Properties Online (Free)

Edit and update PDF metadata including title, author, subject, keywords, creation dates, and more. Our free online tool lets you modify document properties directly in your browser - perfect for organizing document libraries, adding professional information, and managing PDF collections. Apply the same metadata to multiple files with batch processing.

Full metadata editing with batch support - update document properties entirely in your browser with complete privacy.

Step-by-Step Guide

How to Edit PDF Metadata

Update document properties in 4 simple steps

Upload Your PDF

Click 'Select PDFs' or drag and drop up to 20 files for batch processing.

Fill Metadata Fields

Enter title, author, subject, keywords, dates, and other properties. Leave fields blank to remove them.

Update Metadata

Click 'Update Metadata' to apply changes. All processing happens in your browser.

Download Updated PDF

Download your PDFs with updated metadata individually or as a ZIP file.

Why PDFyogi

Why Choose PDFyogi for PDF Metadata Editing?

Complete metadata control with browser-based privacy

Edit All Metadata Fields

Modify every standard PDF metadata field: title, author, subject, keywords, creator, producer, and both creation and modification dates.

Batch Metadata Updates

Apply the same metadata to up to 20 PDFs simultaneously. Perfect for organizing document libraries or branding multiple files consistently.

100% Browser-Based

Your files never leave your device. All metadata editing happens locally using client-side JavaScript - no uploads, no servers, complete privacy.

Flexible Field Options

Choose to clear empty fields or preserve original values. Full control over what gets updated, removed, or kept unchanged.

Date Control

Edit creation and modification dates, preserve original dates, or remove date information entirely. Complete timestamp control.

Professional Organization

Add proper titles, author names, and keywords for searchable, well-organized document management. Essential for professional workflows.

Use Cases

PDF Metadata Editing Use Cases

Organize and professionalize your documents

Document Library Organization

Add proper titles, subjects, and keywords to make PDFs searchable and organized in document management systems.

Example: Company organizes 500+ policy documents with consistent metadata - searchable by department, date, and topic.

Professional Branding

Add author names, company information, and professional metadata to documents before client delivery.

Example: Consulting firm adds company name as author and project keywords to all deliverables for professional presentation.

Academic Publishing

Add proper citation metadata to research papers, dissertations, and academic publications.

Example: Researcher adds correct author names, publication dates, and keywords for proper academic attribution.

Legal Document Management

Update metadata for case files, contracts, and legal documents with proper case numbers, client info, and dates.

Example: Law firm standardizes metadata across case documents - easy filing and retrieval by case number and date.

Archive Preparation

Add metadata to scanned documents and legacy files for proper archival organization and retrieval.

Example: Archive team adds creation dates and subjects to 1000s of scanned historical documents for digital archive.

SEO for Web PDFs

Optimize PDF metadata for search engines - titles and keywords help PDFs rank in search results.

Example: Marketing team optimizes product PDF metadata for better Google visibility and click-through rates.

Platform Guides

Edit PDF Metadata on Any Device

Browser-based metadata editing works everywhere

Edit PDF Metadata on Windows

Use Chrome, Edge, or Firefox on Windows 10/11 for full PDF metadata editing capabilities.

Open PDFyogi in Chrome, Edge, or Firefox
Upload PDFs by dragging or using file browser
Fill in metadata fields (title, author, subject, etc.)
Download PDFs with updated metadata

Edit PDF Metadata on Mac

Safari, Chrome, or Firefox on macOS provides complete browser-based metadata editing.

Open PDFyogi in Safari or Chrome on your Mac
Select PDFs from Finder or drag to upload
Update document properties as needed
Download files with new metadata

Edit PDF Metadata on Linux

Firefox or Chrome on Linux distributions fully support client-side metadata editing.

Open PDFyogi in Firefox or Chromium
Upload PDF files for metadata editing
Modify metadata fields
Download updated PDF files

Edit PDF Metadata on iPhone/iPad

Safari on iOS provides full metadata editing capabilities on mobile devices.

Open PDFyogi in Safari on iPhone or iPad
Tap to select PDFs from Files app
Edit metadata fields using touch keyboard
Save updated PDFs to Files app

Edit PDF Metadata on Android

Chrome on Android provides complete metadata editing on mobile.

Open PDFyogi in Chrome on your Android device
Upload PDFs from device storage
Fill in document metadata
Download updated files to Downloads folder

Comparison

PDF Metadata Editor Comparison

See how PDFyogi compares to other metadata editing tools

Feature	PDFyogi	Adobe Acrobat	ExifTool
Free to Use	✓ 100% Free	✗ $239.88/year	✓ Free (Open Source)
No Registration Required	✓ No Signup	✗ Account Required	✓ No Signup
Browser-Based (No Upload)	✓ Client-Side Only	✗ Desktop Install	✗ Command Line
Batch Processing	✓ Up to 20 Files	✓ Batch Support	✓ Batch Scripting
All Metadata Fields	✓ All Fields	✓ All Fields	✓ All Fields
Date Editing	✓ Full Control	✓ Full Control	✓ Full Control
No File Size Limit	✓ No Limits	✓ No Limits	✓ No Limits
Mobile Support	✓ Full Support	✗ Desktop Only	✗ Desktop Only
Privacy Guaranteed	✓ Never Uploaded	✓ Local Processing	✓ Local Processing

PDFyogi provides the easiest way to edit PDF metadata with a user-friendly interface - no command-line knowledge or expensive subscriptions required. Full metadata control directly in your browser.

Pro Tips

Advanced Metadata Editing Tips

Expert techniques for professional document management

Use Consistent Naming Conventions

Establish metadata standards for your organization - consistent author formats, title conventions, and keyword vocabularies make documents easier to find and manage.

Add Keywords for Searchability

Include relevant keywords separated by commas. Think about how people will search for the document - add synonyms, abbreviations, and related terms.

Batch Process Related Documents

Group related PDFs and update them together. Apply the same project name, department, or category to multiple files for consistent organization.

Preserve Dates When Appropriate

Use 'Preserve Original Dates' for documents where creation date is important (legal documents, historical records). Modify dates for working drafts.

Clean Before Sharing

Before sharing externally, review metadata for sensitive information. Use our Delete Metadata tool if you need to remove all identifying information.

Optimize for PDF SEO

For web-published PDFs, include keyword-rich titles and subjects. Search engines index PDF metadata, helping your documents rank in search results.

Technical Details

Technical Specifications

PDF metadata editing processing details

Processing Enginepdf-lib JavaScript library

Editable FieldsTitle, Author, Subject, Keywords, Creator, Producer, Creation Date, Modification Date

Maximum File SizeNo technical limit (browser memory dependent)

Batch Limit20 PDFs per session

Processing Location100% client-side (browser)

Server UploadsNone - files never leave your device

Date FormatYYYY-MM-DD (ISO 8601)

PDF Version SupportPDF 1.0 through 2.0

Browser RequirementsModern browsers (Chrome 80+, Firefox 75+, Safari 13+)

Character EncodingUTF-8 (full Unicode support)

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about PDF metadata editing

You can edit all standard PDF metadata fields: Title, Author, Subject, Keywords, Creator (original application), Producer (PDF generation software), Creation Date, and Modification Date. These properties help organize and identify documents.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Metadata Editing Issues

Solutions for common PDF metadata problems