Can I remove all metadata?

Yes, leave all fields blank to clear existing metadata.

PDF Metadata Editor

View and edit PDF metadata including title, author, subject, and keywords.

Drag & drop your file here, or click to browse

PDF (.pdf)

Maximum file size: 20MB

Next steps

Use this checklist to turn a new account into a repeatable workflow.

Account

Complete your first signed-in task

Process at least one file while logged in so your workspace history and metrics start filling in.

Account

Decide if you need Pro limits

Upgrade when you need higher quotas, API access, or a cleaner team workflow.

Pricing

Create an API key

Pro users can generate API keys to connect document processing to internal tools or customer flows.

Get an API key

What This Tool Does

View and edit PDF document properties including title, author, subject, keywords, and creator information.

How to Use It

Upload your PDF.
Fill in the metadata fields you want to change.
Download the updated PDF.

Why Use Our PDF Metadata Editor?

Edit title, author, and more
Improve document searchability
Clean up document properties
No software needed

Common Use Cases

Setting proper titles for document management
Adding author information
Preparing PDFs for archival systems

Professional PDF Document Guidelines & Workflows

Portable Document Format (PDF) is the global standard for capturing and sending electronic documents in their exactly intended format. Understanding how to manage file dimensions, compression parameters, and security keys helps protect intellectual property and improve team productivity.

Balancing File Size and Image Resolution

Compressing PDF documents is essential for meeting email attachments and portal upload limits. However, aggressive compression can render small text and high-detail charts unreadable. Our tools use advanced optimization algorithms to discard redundant metadata and downsample images without compromising print readability. For office files and text-heavy sheets, standard compression yields maximum size reduction with zero visual degradation.

Securing Sensitive Corporate Documents

Before uploading and sharing corporate PDFs, apply robust encryption layers. Protecting files with password encryption restricts unauthorized viewing, while watermark layers prevent content stealing. When working with locked documents you own, decrypting them first simplifies collaborative edits. At Dociva, file privacy is handled automatically: files are decrypted and processed inside secure, isolated environments and fully removed from our servers within 30 minutes.