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DocHub is a powerful online platform that simplifies document management, allowing users to edit, sign, and distribute documents seamlessly. With its deep integration with Google Workspace, our editor enables effortless import and export of files directly from Google apps, ensuring a smooth workflow for all your document needs. Whether you are looking to update your PDF metadata or enhance your document's functionality, editing PDF metadata on MacBook has never been easier.

Follow the steps to edit PDF metadata on MacBook

Open your web browser and navigate to the DocHub website. Log in to your account using your credentials.
Once logged in, locate the option to upload your PDF document. This can typically be found in the main interface.
After uploading, select your document to open it in the editor. Look for the metadata option, which allows you to view and edit existing information.
Update the necessary fields such as title, author, subject, and keywords with the relevant information. Ensure all entries are accurate to reflect the content of your document.
Review the changes you have made to ensure everything is correct. Once satisfied, look for the option to save your edits.
Finally, download the updated PDF, print it, or share it directly from the platform as needed.

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How do I find the metadata of a PDF?

View PDF Metadata Heres how you can do it: 1) Right-click on the PDF and choose Get Info for IOS or Properties for Windows). 2) A new window will appear with the document properties and available metadata. Usually, you will be able to see the date created, date modified, author, and other details.

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

View document metadata Choose the hamburger menu Document Properties (Windows), or File Document Properties (macOS). Select the Additional Metadata button in the Description tab.

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 view full metadata on Mac?

To show metadata for a file, select the file, then choose File Get Info. Here are examples of how you might use metadata attributes in a search: trip kind:document searches for the word trip in documents only. author:tom searches for all items written by Tom.

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.

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 do you inspect a PDF on a Mac?

In the Preview app on your Mac, open a PDF or image. Click the Info button in the toolbar. Use the tools in the Inspector window to view more information about the PDF or image. View general information about a PDF or image.

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.

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