Document Properties

PDF Metadata Editor

Read and update the hidden title, author, subject, and keyword fields embedded in any PDF.

Upload PDF to edit metadata

View and update title, author, subject, keywords, and creator.

Metadata Editor

Update hidden PDF document properties — useful for fixing author info, adding SEO keywords to reports, or cleaning up metadata before sharing.

Technical Guide & Operational Scope

About the PDF Metadata Editor Engine

Every PDF carries hidden metadata — title, author, subject, and keyword fields — that can leak a previous editor’s name or an outdated document title. iCreatePDF reads and updates these document properties directly in your browser, letting you clean up or correct metadata without uploading the file.

Zero-Server Privacy Architecture

Unlike conventional web utilities that transmit your files to cloud processing clusters, iCreatePDF executes pdf metadata editor completely client-side. WebAssembly modules and local JavaScript engines handle all parsing, layout calculation, rendering, and file encoding inside your browser sandboxed memory buffer. Your files never cross network boundaries.

How to PDF Metadata Editor Step-by-Step

  1. 1

    Upload your PDF

    Load the file whose properties you want to inspect or change.

  2. 2

    View current metadata

    See the existing title, author, subject, and keyword fields.

  3. 3

    Edit the fields

    Update or clear any property you want to change.

  4. 4

    Save the updated PDF

    Export the file with the new metadata applied.

Technical Specifications & Engine Details

SpecificationImplementation Standard
Processing Environment100% Client-Side WebAssembly (WASM) & HTML5 Canvas
Network SecurityZero Server Uploads (0 Bytes Transmitted)
PDF ComplianceISO 32000-1 / ISO 32000-2 Specification Standards
File Size & Page LimitsUnlimited (Bounded only by client RAM capacity)
Cross-Platform SupportGoogle Chrome, Apple Safari, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge (Desktop & Mobile)
Pricing & License100% Free Forever (No Paywall / No Registration)

Practical Use Cases & Workflows

  • Remove a previous author’s name before distributing a document
  • Update the title and subject fields for better file organization
  • Clean hidden metadata before sharing a document externally
  • Standardize keyword and creator fields across a document set

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What metadata fields can I edit?

You can view and update the title, author, subject, keywords, and creator fields embedded in the PDF.

Q: Why would I want to remove metadata?

Hidden fields can reveal information like the original author or software used, which some users prefer to clear before sharing a document.

Q: Does editing metadata change the visible page content?

No, metadata is a separate hidden layer — editing it does not alter the pages themselves.

Q: Is metadata editing done on a server?

No, metadata is read and rewritten entirely inside your browser.

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