Edit PDF Metadata Online — Free, Fast & Private
Control the hidden details inside your PDF without changing the visible pages. PDFKing helps you update document properties, clean up identifying fields, and prepare polished files directly in your browser.
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What You Can Do
Edit title, author, subject, keywords, creator, and producer fields.
Clear metadata when privacy matters more than discoverability.
Review existing properties before applying changes.
Keep pages, images, layout, and formatting unchanged.
Work from any modern browser without a desktop app.
A Simple Way to Clean, Correct, and Organize PDFs
Use this free pdf editor when a PDF opens with the wrong title, shows an outdated author, or needs better keywords before publishing. You can edit PDF metadata online for free, then download a corrected copy ready for sharing, archiving, or submission.
PDFKing supports the common metadata fields: title, author, subject, keywords, creator, and producer. The tool also includes current-value preview, one-click clearing, and downloads with no account, watermark, or file size limit.
Common Reasons to Edit PDF Metadata
Fix a document title before uploading it to a website or portal.
Replace an old author name on proposals, reports, resumes, or handouts.
Add searchable keywords for internal document management.
Remove creator or producer details before public distribution.
Prepare academic, legal, business, or publishing files with cleaner properties.
How to Change PDF Metadata
If you are wondering how to edit PDF metadata online, follow this simple workflow.
- 1
Select your PDF or drag it into the upload area.
Go to the PDFKing Edit PDF Metadata tool page in your browser and upload your PDF file.
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Review the current document properties.
Review the metadata properties of your PDF document in the preview.
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Type new values, leave fields blank, or use the clear option.
Update or remove the metadata properties of your PDF document in the preview.
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Apply the changes and download your updated PDF.
Finalise the updated metadata properties and download your PDF.
How PDFKing Edit PDF Metadata Compares
| Feature | RecommendedPDFKing | iLovePDF | Smallpdf | Adobe Acrobat Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dedicated metadata editor | YesYes — all 6 standard fields | NoNo online tool (Desktop premium available) | NoNo dedicated tool | NoNo (paid desktop Acrobat only) |
| Remove all metadata in one click | Yes | No | No | No |
| Cost | Free, unlimited | Free tier, task limits | Free tier, daily limits | Subscription for full features |
| Account required | No | For higher limits | For most tools | Adobe account required |
| File size limit | None | On free plan | On free plan | Yes |
Benefits Beyond Editing
Accurate metadata helps PDFs look more professional in viewers, improves organization in shared folders, and can make document search easier. Clean metadata also reduces the chance of exposing outdated names, draft labels, or software details when files are shared outside your team.
Security and Privacy Basics
Metadata can reveal information that is not visible on the page. Before sending a public file, review author, creator, producer, subject, and keyword fields. For extra control after cleanup, add password protection with Protect PDF or remove restrictions first with Unlock PDF when you have permission.
Supported Files
PDFKing is designed for standard .pdf documents. If a PDF is password-protected, unlock it first, then return here to edit its properties. For best results, always review the downloaded file in your preferred PDF reader.
Why Choose PDFKing
PDFKing keeps the workflow focused: open the tool, edit your PDF metadata online, apply your changes, and continue with your document. There is no desktop installation, no complicated settings panel, and no need to use a full PDF suite when you only want to update metadata.
Frequently Asked Questions
PDF metadata is background document information such as title, author, subject, keywords, creator, and producer.
Yes. Add the new name in the author field, apply the update, and download the corrected PDF.
No. Metadata editing changes document properties, not the visible text, images, page order, or layout.
Yes. Clear the fields you do not want included, then download the updated file.
No. This tool is browser-based and made for quick metadata updates without desktop software.
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