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PDF Metadata Viewer

Inspect and edit standard PDF document metadata like title, author, subject, and keywords completely inside your browser.

Select or drag & drop a PDF to view metadata100% in-browser processing. Large files supported (up to 300 MB / 2000 pages). Processing may take several minutes for big files.
Privacy Guarantee: Your document is processed 100% in local memory in your browser. No files are uploaded to any external server.

Technical note: This tool edits standard PDF information dictionary fields. It does not perform forensic document sanitization of hidden objects.

How to Use the PDF Metadata Viewer

Select a PDF file to inspect its standard metadata fields. You can modify editable properties like Title, Author, and Keywords, then download a new copy of your PDF with the updated information. Your files are processed in-memory and never sent to any server.

Calculation Examples

Updating Document Title and Author

Input:annual-report-draft.pdf (Title: "Untitled Document")
Result:annual-report-draft.pdf (Title: "Annual Financial Report 2026", Author: "Finance Dept")

All modifications are written directly to a newly generated PDF copy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are my PDF documents uploaded to your servers?

No. Processing happens 100% locally inside your web browser using client-side JavaScript. Your documents never leave your device.

Does this tool completely erase all hidden tracking or forensic metadata?

No. This tool reads and updates the standard PDF document information dictionary and metadata stream. It does not perform forensic document sanitization, redaction, or removal of embedded objects.

Will modifying metadata change the visual layout of my PDF?

No. Metadata modification only alters document header properties (title, author, keywords) and does not modify the visual content, pages, or fonts.