Edit PDF Metadata
View and update title, author, subject, and keywords of your PDF.
How it works
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Select your PDF file to view existing metadata.
Edit
Update title, author, subject, and keywords.
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Get your PDF with updated metadata instantly.
About This Tool
PDF metadata is the set of document properties — title, author, subject, and keywords — stored inside the file's information dictionary. Operating systems, search engines, document management systems, and screen readers all use these fields. An incorrectly named title (often left as the filename or a Word document heading) or a missing author field looks unprofessional and can cause problems with document indexing and discoverability.
JustConvert lets you view the existing metadata in any PDF and update all four standard fields in one step. The corrected PDF is returned immediately. This is particularly useful when preparing PDFs for uploading to corporate intranets, academic repositories, or government portals that index document properties for search.
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- check_circleUseful for SEO when PDFs are indexed by search engines
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fields can I edit in the PDF metadata? expand_more
You can edit the four standard Dublin Core-aligned fields stored in a PDF information dictionary: Title, Author, Subject, and Keywords. These are the fields most commonly read by document management systems, search engines, and screen readers.
Why does my PDF show the wrong title in my browser tab or Windows Explorer? expand_more
The title shown in browser tabs and Windows Explorer's Details pane comes from the PDF's Title metadata field, not the filename. If this was left blank or set to a temporary name during creation, updating the metadata fixes it immediately.
Does editing metadata change the visible content of the PDF? expand_more
No. Metadata is stored in an internal properties structure separate from the visible page content. Updating it does not change, move, or alter any text, images, or formatting on the pages.
Can incorrect PDF metadata affect search engine indexing? expand_more
Yes. When Google and other search engines index a PDF, they use the Title and Keywords fields to understand and rank the document in addition to the body text. Setting accurate, keyword-rich metadata can improve the document's visibility in search results.
Is the original file changed when I edit metadata? expand_more
No. JustConvert generates a new PDF with the updated metadata and gives you that new file to download. Your original file on your device is completely unchanged.