View and Edit PDF Metadata - Title, Author, Subject, Keywords

PDF metadata is information about the document (title, author, subject, keywords, creator, creation date) stored inside the PDF file. It helps with document organization, search, and cataloging.

Standard PDF Metadata Fields

• Title - document title (not the filename)
• Author - person or organization that created it
• Subject - brief description of the document
• Keywords - searchable tags (comma-separated)
• Creator - application that created the PDF (e.g., Microsoft Word)
• Producer - PDF processor that generated the file

Why Metadata Matters

Search engines index PDF metadata. Document management systems use it for sorting and filtering. Missing or incorrect metadata makes PDFs harder to find and organize, especially in large document libraries.

Can Metadata Be Removed for Privacy?

Yes. Removing metadata is a good practice before sharing PDFs externally - metadata can reveal author names, company names, software versions, and internal file paths. SnapSum lets you view and strip metadata for free.

Free PDF Metadata Viewer and Editor

Use SnapSum PDF Metadata - upload a PDF to view all metadata fields, edit them, and download the updated PDF. Your file never leaves your browser. No signup, no watermark.