PDF Metadata: Edit Titles and Author Fields
Scanned archives and shared documents often carry empty or misleading titles that make searching frustrating. Document properties such as title, author, subject and keywords help you identify files without opening each one. The tool reads these fields and lets you edit them directly. All processing happens in your browser, so your files remain on your device.
Step by step
- Open the PDF Metadata tool and load your PDF locally in the browser.
- Read the existing title, author, subject and keyword fields.
- Type a clear title, correct author, subject and relevant keywords.
- Save the changes and export the updated PDF to your device.
- Reopen properties to verify the new information displays correctly.
Example scenario
An office clerk digitizes ten years of scanned meeting minutes where every file has an empty author field. She opens the tool, writes clear titles and the organization name as author, and adds keywords. The archive becomes searchable without renaming hundreds of files.
Check your result
Reopen the exported file and inspect the document properties panel. Search the file by its new title to test findability. Fix spelling and date formats before archiving. Consistent metadata across a series makes future filtering much easier.
Frequently asked questions
What is PDF metadata?
Descriptive information stored inside the file, such as title, author, subject and keywords.
Can I only read metadata without editing?
Yes. Inspect the current fields first, then decide.
Are my scans uploaded?
No. Reading and editing happen in your browser.
Will editing metadata alter pages?
No. Only the hidden descriptive fields are updated.
Keep an original copy before processing your file. Examples are illustrative; results depend on your document.