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How to change PDF metadata on PC with DocHub

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Follow the steps to change PDF metadata on your PC

Open the DocHub website in your preferred web browser and log in to your account.
Once logged in, upload the PDF document for which you wish to change the metadata. You can drag and drop the file or select it from your computer.
After the document loads in the editor, locate the metadata section. This is where you can input or edit information such as the title, author, and keywords associated with your PDF.
Make the necessary changes to the metadata fields, ensuring that all information is accurate and up-to-date.
Once you’ve modified the metadata, save your changes. You can choose to download the updated document, print it directly, or share it with others via email or a link.

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How do I change the metadata of a PDF in Windows?

Choose File Properties, click the Description tab, and then click Additional Metadata. Select Advanced from the list on the left. To edit the metadata, do any of the following, and then click OK. To add previously saved information, click Append, select an XMP or FFO file, and click Open.

How do I change the date format in a PDF file?

In the Settings section, locate the PDF Options setting and select the Settings button. Select the Edit icon in line with PDF Date Format. Select your desired format from the drop down and Save.

How do I edit PDF metadata in Windows Explorer?

0:00 0:51 Start with opening updf. And click on the open file Button. As you add your PDF document proceed toMoreStart with opening updf. And click on the open file Button. As you add your PDF document proceed to the file tab on the top. And then click on the properties.

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.

How do I change the date of metadata in a PDF?

The only way to change the creation date of your PDF file to a date other than the current date is to set your computer clock to the desired date before removing the file properties.

How do you change the metadata creation date of a PDF?

However, when you want to change the creation date of a PDF document from its metadata/file properties, you cannot edit that to the desired Date. The only thing you can do is to edit to the current Date by creating a copy of that document.

How do I change my document creation date?

0:23 2:35 Right click on the file and click properties. After opening the file properties. You will findMoreRight click on the file and click properties. After opening the file properties. You will find create a date modified date an access date.

Can metadata be altered on PDF?

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

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