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Edit PDF metadata

Change or clear the title, author, subject and keywords.

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How to edit PDF metadata

  1. Open the PDF to see its current details.
  2. Edit or clear the title, author, subject and keywords.
  3. Save and download the updated PDF.

Why use PDF Karigar to edit PDF metadata?

Change the title shown in browser tabs and search results, fix the author name, or clear personal details before sharing a PDF.

  • Private by design. Files are processed on your own device. Nothing is uploaded, stored or shared.
  • Free, with no catch. No sign-up, no watermarks and no daily limits.
  • Works everywhere. Runs in any modern browser on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone.

Why PDF details matter

Every PDF carries hidden details: a title, author, subject, keywords, the program that made it and when. Browsers show the title in the tab, and search engines can show it for PDFs published online. The author field often holds the name from the computer that created the file, which may not be what you want to share.

  • Before sending a CV or proposal, set a meaningful title such as “Ayesha Khan – CV” instead of “Document1”.
  • Clear the author and company fields when the file was made on someone else’s computer or from a template.
  • If you publish PDFs on a website, a descriptive title and subject help people who find them through search.

These details don’t change the visible pages, so the document looks exactly the same after editing.

Edit metadata: frequently asked questions

What is PDF metadata?

Hidden details stored in the file, such as title, author, subject, keywords and the creating app.

Why does the PDF title matter?

Browsers show it in the tab, and search engines may use it as the result title for PDFs.

Can I remove the author name?

Yes. Clear the field to remove personal details before sharing.

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