PDF Metadata Viewer and Editor
View the complete metadata embedded in any PDF — title, author, subject, keywords, creator application, producer, creation and modification dates — and optionally edit or strip it before saving a cleaned copy. Useful for privacy (removing author names and application traces before sharing) and for document management (setting proper titles so the PDF sorts correctly).
Why Metadata Matters
PDF metadata can leak more than you'd expect. The Creator field often reveals which software produced the file (Microsoft Word 2019, Adobe Acrobat Pro, LaTeX, etc). The Author field might expose your full name, and the Title can give away file system paths or project code names. For files you're sharing publicly, stripping or correcting this information is a quick privacy win.
How to Use
Select a PDF. The tool reads the metadata dictionary and fills the form fields. Edit any fields you want to change, or clear them to remove that data. Click Save Changes to download the modified PDF, or Clear All Metadata to strip every standard metadata field at once.
Privacy
Your PDF stays on your device. pdf-lib loads the file into browser memory, reads and writes metadata locally, and serves the modified file back to you as a download. No upload, no server, no logging.
FAQ
Does Clear All remove hidden data?
It clears all standard metadata fields. Hidden content (stripped revisions, embedded fonts, etc.) is not modified — use specialized sanitization tools for full redaction.
Can I edit creation date?
Creation and modification dates are preserved from the original but can be cleared with Clear All Metadata.
Try Also
More PDF tools: PDF Password Remover, PDF Compressor.
Why Use This PDF Metadata Viewer?
The PDF Metadata Viewer runs entirely in your browser, which means three things matter for you. First, it's instant — there's no server round-trip, no upload, no waiting on someone else's queue. Second, it's private — nothing you enter ever leaves your device, which makes it safe for sensitive numbers, draft copy, or files you don't want sitting on a third party's servers. Third, it's free forever — no signup, no email capture, no "basic vs. pro" upsell. Open the page, get the answer, close the tab.
Common Use Cases
- Everyday lookups when you need a fast, reliable answer without installing an app
- Cross-checking results from another tool or spreadsheet when accuracy matters
- Quick reference during work calls, school assignments, or planning sessions
- Sharing the link with a colleague or friend who needs the same answer
- Bookmarking for repeat tasks that come up regularly throughout the week
Privacy & How Your Data Is Handled
Every calculation and every transformation in the PDF Metadata Viewer runs locally in your browser using standard JavaScript. We don't upload your input to any server, we don't log it, and we don't pass it to a third-party API. The tool works the same whether you're on a fast home connection or completely offline once the page has loaded. If you want to verify this for yourself, open your browser's network tab and run the tool — you won't see any outbound request carrying your data.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the PDF Metadata Viewer really free?
Yes. Every tool on ClickSolveTools is free with no signup, no email capture, no paywalled "pro" features, and no usage limits. We don't sell your data and we don't run ads inside the tool itself.
Does the PDF Metadata Viewer work on my phone?
Yes. The PDF Metadata Viewer is mobile-first and works in any modern browser on iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, Linux, and ChromeOS. Inputs are touch-friendly, the layout is fully responsive, and nothing requires a desktop-only feature to function.
Do I need to sign up or install anything?
No. There's no account, no extension, no app to download. Open the page in any browser, use the tool, and close the tab when you're done. Your usage isn't tied to a profile.
Is my data safe?
Everything runs locally in your browser. We don't transmit your inputs, calculations, or files to any server. You can use the tool with full confidence even for sensitive information.