Organize your documents with the right metadata
Metadata helps records management systems, search engines and Windows itself identify a PDF. The title is also what appears in the browser tab when the document is opened.
This step doesn't convert the file to certified PDF/A.
How to edit PDF metadata, step by step
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Select the PDF; you'll see its current metadata.
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Change the title, author, subject and keywords.
- 3
Download the updated PDF.
Frequently asked questions
What is metadata for?
To identify and search documents without opening them, and so the right title appears when they're opened.
Does this convert the PDF to PDF/A?
No. PDF/A is an archiving standard with extra technical requirements that this tool doesn't apply.
What if I want to remove all metadata?
Use the Remove Metadata tool.