How to Edit PDF Metadata: Change Title, Author and Properties

Every PDF carries hidden details: a title, an author name, the program that made it. When you open the file in a browser, the tab shows that title. When you share it, others can see who made it. Often these details are wrong or not what you want to show, such as a title like "Document1" or a file name of a draft.

The fix is to edit the PDF metadata before you send the file.

What metadata can you change?

• Title: the name shown in the browser tab and in some PDF readers
• Author: the name of the person who made the file
• Subject: a short line about what the document is
• Keywords: words that describe the file, separated by commas
• Creator and Producer: the programs that made the PDF

When do you need to edit metadata?

• The title shows a draft or file name instead of a proper title
• The author name is wrong, or you do not want your name to be visible
• You are sending a document to a client and want it to look clean and professional
• You want keywords and a subject so the file is easy to find later

How to edit PDF metadata step by step

1. Open the Edit Metadata tool. Use the button at the top of this page to open Pdfyra Workspace.
2. Add your PDF. Tap Select PDF file, or drop the file in. You can also pick it from Google Drive or Dropbox.
3. Change the fields. Edit the Title, Author, Subject, Keywords, Creator or Producer. Separate keywords with commas.
4. Start fresh if you want. Tap Clear all fields to empty everything.
5. Tap Save PDF. Pdfyra creates a new PDF with your changes.

Tips

Write a proper title. A clear title looks professional and helps people find the file.

Check before sharing. Look at the author and creator fields before you send a file outside your office.

Keep the original. The tool saves a new file, so your first copy stays safe.

Finished editing the file? You can sign the PDF, add a watermark or lock it with a password.

Many files? Join them into one first. Here is how to merge PDF files on your phone.

Unneeded pages? See how to delete pages from a PDF.

File too large to email? See how to compress a PDF.

Ready to edit?

Open the tool, add your PDF and update its details in a few taps.