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PDFs contain metadata like creator, modification history, etc. You can edit metadata in DocHub Pro or for free on Sedja's PDF editor. Upload PDF, edit fields such as creation date, add new fields, label text boxes with desired information. Click link in description for Sedja PDF editor.

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How do I view metadata in a PDF on a Mac?

View PDF Metadata Mac Open your PDF file, and then click File Properties. A window will pop up. This window allows you to view the description, security, and initial views of the PDF document.

Is there metadata in a PDF?

PDF files retain some basic file description metadata, such as author, file name, and date, which can be minimized if the proper conversion settings are used (see page 31).

How do I add metadata to a PDF?

Choose File Properties. Click the Description tab, and type the authors name, subject, and keywords. (Optional) Click Additional Metadata to add other descriptive information, such as copyright information.

Why add metadata to PDF?

Adding metadata to your document increases the searchability of your document. It also allows software applications to display information about the document to give the user enough information to determine if this is the document contains the information they are looking for.

How do I edit metadata in a PDF Preview Mac?

Heres how you can change PDF metadata on a Mac using Preview: Open the PDF in Preview by double-clicking it. Click File from the menu bar, then select Get Info. In the Get Info window, click the Description tab. Change the value of any field you want to modify, then press Enter to save your changes.

How do I add metadata to a PDF in Preview?

Add metadata to a PDF in the Save As dialog box In the Save As dialog box, select the Document Settings check box and click Edit. Click the Document Information tab. Ensure the Do not add document information check box is cleared, so the editing is enabled in the fields below.

How do I edit metadata in a PDF for free?

To edit metadata, visit 2PDF.com and select the function from the list of tools on the homepage. You can also click on All tools and select edit metadata from the library. Upload PDF File The function will open in a new page, where you can drag and drop your PDF file for editing.

How do I add metadata to a PDF in Preview?

Add metadata to a PDF in the Save As dialog box In the Save As dialog box, select the Document Settings check box and click Edit. Click the Document Information tab. Ensure the Do not add document information check box is cleared, so the editing is enabled in the fields below.

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