FreePDFApp

Edit PDF Metadata

Change or remove author, title, keywords, and other PDF metadata.

Files stay private
Processed in seconds
100% free, no signup
Works in any browser

Drag & drop your file here

or click to browse files

Supports .pdf up to 500 MB · Files stay private

How It Works

Step 1

Upload your PDF

Drag and drop your PDF file or click to browse your device. The current metadata will be displayed automatically.

Step 2

Edit or remove metadata

Change the title, author, subject, and keywords, or check "Remove All Metadata" to strip everything for privacy.

Step 3

Download your updated PDF

Your PDF with updated (or removed) metadata is ready in seconds. The content of the document is unchanged.

Why Use FreePDFApp?

  • ✓View and edit all PDF metadata fields
  • ✓Remove all metadata for privacy (clean slate)
  • ✓Change author name before sharing
  • ✓Add keywords for document management
  • ✓Processed entirely in your browser — your file never leaves your device

Frequently Asked Questions

PDFs can contain title, author, subject, keywords, creation date, modification date, creator application, and producer information. This data is not visible in the document itself but can be read by PDF viewers and search engines.

Metadata can reveal who created a document, when it was created, and which software was used. Removing metadata protects your privacy before sharing files publicly.

No — metadata is separate from the visible content. Editing or removing metadata does not change any text, images, or formatting in the PDF.

Yes — when you upload a PDF, the existing metadata fields are automatically displayed and pre-filled so you can see what is currently set.

Yes — your PDF is processed entirely in your browser using client-side processing. It is never uploaded to any server.

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