ShadowToolkit

PDF Metadata Editor & Updater

Edit or clear PDF author, title, keywords, and document properties.

100% In-Browser
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100% In-Browser PrivacyLocal

Your files and data are processed locally and never leave your device.

Select PDF to remove hidden metadata & author tags

All processing runs 100% locally inside your web browser. Zero server uploads.

Max size: 300MB •100% In-Browser

What is PDF Metadata Editor & Updater?

PDF Metadata Editor allows you to modify or completely wipe document property fields—including Title, Author, Subject, Keywords, Creator, and Producer—from any PDF file. Cleanse sensitive author details or optimize metadata for search indexing.

Zero-Server Client-Side Guarantee

Unlike legacy online utilities that upload sensitive media and documents to remote cloud storage, Shadow Toolkit executes this entire operation directly within your browser's local runtime. Your raw data never crosses the network.

Key Capabilities

  • Edit Title, Author, Subject, Keywords, Creator, and Producer fields
  • 1-Click 'Wipe All Metadata' button for maximum privacy before document distribution
  • Preserves original page contents, fonts, vector artwork, and layouts
  • Writes standardized Info and XMP metadata dictionaries
  • 100% private local execution with zero server uploads

Common Use Cases

1Clearing internal author names and company details before sending contracts to external parties
2Setting accurate SEO titles and keywords on public whitepapers and academic papers
3Standardizing document metadata across corporate publication libraries
4Organizing and preparing official business documents, academic papers, and tax forms for electronic filing

How to use PDF Metadata Editor & Updater

01

Upload PDF

Select the PDF file you want to edit.

02

Update Fields

Edit the Title, Author, and Subject fields, or click 'Clear All'.

03

Save Updated PDF

Click 'Save Changes' to download your sanitized PDF.

04

Compile & Save Document

Click the action button to let pdf-lib compile your new PDF in local memory, then download the finished document immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

Wiping metadata prevents leaking sensitive internal computer usernames, creation dates, or draft author names to clients or competitors.

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