How to Modify the Metadata of a PDF

PDF metadata includes the document title, author, subject, and keywords. Updating it makes your files easier to find and more professional to share. Here's how to edit it.

Step-by-step

1. Download and run the free Adept PDF Info Changer.
2. Open the PDF file (or add several files for batch editing).
3. Edit the author, title, subject, and keywords fields, then save.

What each field means

• Title — shown in the viewer title bar and search results.
• Author — the document creator or owner.
• Subject — a short description of the document.
• Keywords — comma-separated terms for search and indexing.