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How-To2026-03-212 min read

How to View and Edit PDF Metadata

What Is PDF Metadata?


Hidden information: title, author, subject, creator, dates.


Why Check Metadata?


  • Privacy — may reveal personal info
  • Organization — proper titles help management
  • SEO — PDF titles appear in search results

  • View/Edit with PDFEdits


  • Go to Metadata Viewer
  • Upload your PDF
  • View mode exports as text, Edit mode lets you change title/author

  • Also Try


  • PDF Page Info — page dimensions and count