Change PDF metadata in macOS easily

How to change PDF metadata in MacOS with DocHub

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Follow the steps to change PDF metadata in MacOS

Open your web browser and navigate to the DocHub website. Log in to your account or create one if you don’t have an account yet.
Upload the PDF document you wish to modify by selecting the upload option. You can drag and drop files or choose them from your local storage.
Once your document is open in the editor, look for the section that allows you to access document properties. Here, you can view and edit the metadata such as title, author, and subject.
Make the necessary changes to the metadata fields. Ensure that all information is accurate and reflects the current details you wish to associate with the document.
After making your changes, save the document to apply the new metadata. You can choose to download the updated PDF, print it, or share it directly from the platform.

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Here are some common questions from our customers that may provide you with the answer you need. If you can’t find the answer to your edit file metadata mac-related question, please don’t hesitate to rich out to us.

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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 it possible to edit PDF metadata?

Edit or append document metadata Choose the hamburger menu Document Properties (Windows), or File Document Properties (macOS). Select Additional Metadata. Select Advanced from the list on the left. To edit the metadata, do any of the following, and then select OK.

Can a PDF metadata be edited?

The PDF metadata dialog box opens. Add, edit, or manually remove any of the metadata displayed. Click Additional Metadata to display more granular information.

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

Click File tab on the top toolbar Properties, then you can see 5 options--Description, Initial View, Security, Fonts and Advanced. Select the Description option, and the metadata will show up right there. It allows you to add or edit metadata fields at will. Once done, save the PDF file on your computer.

How do I modify a PDF on a Mac?

Open PDFs and make notes with Preview. Select Tools. Select Annotate. Tap the text icon. Place your cursor on the PDF where you want to add new text. Type the text. Use the text icon to change the font, size, and style of the text.

How to remove metadata from PDF on Mac?

Or, you can right-click on the opened PDF file and choose Document Properties in the drop-down window. Remove Metadata: In the Properties window, youll see information like the author, subject, keywords, and more. To remove this metadata, simply delete the text in each field or modify it as needed.

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