Edit PDF metadata
View hidden metadata in PDF files (author, timestamps, etc.), and edit or clear it with one click to protect privacy
Click to upload Or drag a PDF here
View, edit, or clear metadata in PDF files
How to use?
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Upload PDF
Click or drag to upload a PDF file. The tool will immediately read and display its metadata.
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View or edit
The tool lists metadata stored in the PDF, such as the title and author, and you can edit these fields directly in the table.
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Save or clear
Click "Save changes and download" to apply your edits, or click "Remove metadata and download" to get a clean PDF without any identifying information.
FAQ
Why clear or modify PDF metadata?
PDF files often store the author's real name, company name, software used, and timestamps in the background. Before sharing publicly, submitting for double-blind academic review, or sending important files, clearing or editing this information can effectively protect privacy and keep documents compliant and professional.
Will removing metadata affect the PDF content?
No. Clearing only removes hidden information from the file attribute dictionary. The PDF’s page content, layout, images, and text are not affected in any way.
Can the tool unlock or modify encrypted PDFs?
No. If your PDF is password-protected or has a digital signature to prevent tampering, the tool cannot modify its metadata, to protect the file’s legal validity and security.
Will files be uploaded to the server?
Absolutely not. Whether reading, modifying, or clearing, everything runs locally in your browser. Your file content never leaves your device.
Acceptable use and disclaimer
This tool is intended to help users protect privacy and correct information in their own documents. Do not use it to plagiarize others' work, infringe intellectual property rights, or forge document origins. The tool is completely neutral, and users are fully responsible for any modifications to and use of the document.
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