PDF Metadata Editor
Desktop and web tool for editing, clearing and batch-renaming PDF metadata, including XMP fields.
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About PDF Metadata Editor
PDF Metadata Editor does one job: changing the hidden information stored inside PDF files, such as title, author, subject, keywords, dates and XMP metadata. That matters for document management systems, search, accessibility and legal records, and most general PDF editors only expose a few of these fields. The desktop app for Windows, macOS and Linux edits every standard field, processes whole folders in batch, can rename files based on their metadata, and has a command-line version for scripts. Files are processed locally. There is also a free online editor that runs in the browser and covers the basic fields. The project has been around for more than a decade and its source code is on GitHub under the GPL-3.0 licence, but the ready-made desktop builds unlock their Pro features through a paid licence sold by monthly, quarterly, half-year or annual terms, with a seven-day free trial. It suits archivists, publishers and anyone tidying large PDF collections.
Best for: People who need to fix or standardise metadata across many PDFs at once.
Pros and cons
What works
- Edits all standard fields, including XMP metadata
- Batch mode handles whole folders and metadata-based renaming
- Command-line version for scripting
- Source code is public under GPL-3.0
Why people leave
- Pro desktop features need a paid licence, sold only as time-limited terms
- Free online editor only covers the basic fields
- Single-purpose: no page editing, merging or annotation
Top PDF Metadata Editor alternatives
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Adobe Acrobat68.8Full PDF editor whose document properties cover metadata, plus editing, signing and conversion in one app.
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Stirling PDF64.8Free, self-hostable PDF toolkit that includes a metadata changer alongside dozens of other tools.
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PDF24 Tools61.8Free PDF toolbox for the web and Windows, with metadata editing among its many single-task tools.
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PDF Arranger59.4Free open-source desktop app that can edit a PDF's basic properties while you rearrange pages.
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Master PDF Editor57.5Cross-platform PDF editor, Linux included, that edits document properties as part of a full editing suite.
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PDF Metadata Editor: common questions
Is PDF Metadata Editor free?
PDF Metadata Editor has a free plan and paid plans.
Is PDF Metadata Editor open source?
Yes. The source code is on GitHub at zaro/pdf-metadata-editor.
What platforms does PDF Metadata Editor run on?
PDF Metadata Editor is available for Windows, macOS, Linux and Web.
What are the best alternatives to PDF Metadata Editor?
The highest-ranked PDF Metadata Editor alternatives right now are Adobe Acrobat, Stirling PDF and PDF24 Tools. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.