Processed on your device
Files are not uploaded to CookPDF servers
The main operation runs in the browser on your device.
Session can be restored
The browser can save a cache and local draft to continue your latest work.
Check before using
Review the resulting file, especially for documents that need to be signed, printed, or sent officially.
How to edit PDF metadata
Follow three steps and check the result before downloading.
Choose PDF
Open the file whose document information you want to review.
Update the metadata
Edit the title, author, subject, or keywords as needed.
Save and verify
Download the new file and recheck it in a PDF reader.
Highlights
Useful capabilities for the right task on PDF documents.
Clear document information
Set a title and author that match the released version.
Easy internal management
Add a subject or keywords to categorize the file.
No change to page content
Metadata is updated separately from the displayed content.
Processed on your device
Files are not uploaded to CookPDF servers for the main operation.
Use cases
Common situations well suited to this tool.
Standardize released documents
Update the title and author before sending.
Categorize your document library
Use subjects and keywords for internal management workflows.
Remove outdated information
Replace metadata that no longer matches the current version.
Ready to edit PDF metadata?
Choose your PDF files to get started and check the result right in your browser.
Edit PDF metadata online
View and update document information fields such as title, author, subject, and keywords before saving a new version.
When is this tool useful?
- Standardize released documents: Update the title and author before sending.
- Categorize your document library: Use subjects and keywords for internal management workflows.
- Remove outdated information: Replace metadata that no longer matches the current version.
Recommended workflow
Open the file, set up the task on the preview, check each affected page, and only then download. Keep the original so you can compare or start over when needed.
Limits to know
Editing metadata does not guarantee removal of every trace or other hidden data in the PDF, and does not automatically improve the file's SEO ranking.
Data and sessions
The main operation is performed on your device, and files are not uploaded to CookPDF servers. Your browser may store a cache or local draft to restore the session; you can clear the session in the interface or clear website data in your browser settings.
Frequently asked questions
Answers about capabilities, limits, and how files are handled.
Which fields can I edit?
Does editing metadata change the page content?
Does removing metadata make the PDF fully anonymous?
Does metadata help a PDF rank in search?
Ready to edit PDF metadata?
Choose your PDF files to get started and check the result right in your browser.