Free Online PDF Metadata Editor (Inspect & Wipe Properties)
Inspect, edit, or wipe author, title, and tracking metadata from PDFs.
How It Works & Calculation Method
Every time a PDF is created, word processors and scanning software embed invisible metadata, including your full computer username, software versions, file paths, and creation timestamps.
Our client-side PDF Metadata Editor reads and edits internal document info dictionaries directly in browser memory, allowing you to update official titles or scrub all tracking properties for complete privacy.
The tool extracts the PDF document's Info dictionary and XMP metadata stream, displaying current title, author, and creator values.
You can edit individual fields or check 'Wipe All Metadata' to scrub all identifying author properties permanently.
Mathematical Formula
Updated Document Info = Override(Title, Author, Subject, Keywords, Producer: 'KitVela Privacy Scrubber')Worked Example: Scrubbing Personal Author Name from a Whitepaper
An anonymous researcher removes their corporate workstation username from a published whitepaper.
Common Pitfalls to Avoid
- •Publishing public research papers with internal corporate network usernames in document properties.
- •Forgetting that PDF metadata can reveal operating system details and software versions.
- •Using third-party cloud upload tools for sensitive unreleased manuscripts.
Who This Tool Is For
- •Whistleblowers, journalists, and researchers anonymizing documents before public release.
- •Authors and publishers standardizing official title and copyright metadata.
- •Legal professionals cleansing document properties before discovery exchange.
How to Use the PDF Metadata Editor
Upload PDF
Select the PDF file you want to inspect.
Edit Properties
Update title, author, and keywords or choose wipe all.
Download PDF
Save your updated or anonymized PDF document.