Privacy cleanup
Edit or clear sensitive fields such as Author one field at a time before you share a PDF — useful when you need to sanitize properties without a one-click wipe-all.
Benefit: Privacy cleanup — faster, local PDF workflow.
SoftakenPDF Metadata Editor
Edit PDF document properties — Title, Author, Subject, Keywords, and more — for privacy cleanup or SEO indexing.
100% Standalone — view and edit Portable Document Format (.pdf) metadata with Softaken PDF Champ; Adobe Acrobat is not required to run the tool.
Key Features at One Glance
- Basic fields: Title, Author, Subject, Keywords
- Advanced: Creator, Language, Copyright (Champ docs)
- Edit Creation Date and Modification Date
- Custom properties beyond the standard fields
- Privacy / sanitization: edit or clear sensitive fields (e.g. Author) one field at a time — not a one-click wipe-all
- SEO / indexing: add or correct Title, Subject, Author, and Keywords for searchability
- Save the updated PDF to a new path
- Standalone PDF Champ app — no Adobe Acrobat required.
- Supported on Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7 & Other · Mac · Linux.
- Free demo: output includes a PDF Champ watermark
TitleAuthorSubjectKeywordsCreatorLanguageCopyrightDatesCustom props
Available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Demo saves output with a PDF Champ watermark. Buy Now uses the same PDF Champ checkout for all platforms.
100% Safe & Verified Download Windows, Mac, and Linux installers are digitally signed with a trusted certificate, ensuring authentic publisher identity and zero tampering.
- Title
- Author
- Keywords
- Dates
- Custom
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100% SafeQuick Facts
- Action
- Edit PDF metadata
- Fields
- Title · Author · Keywords · Dates
- Demo
- PDF Champ watermark
- Platform
- Windows · Mac · Linux
See the PDF Metadata Editor UI
Follow the steps on the left. Use the arrows to switch screenshots — click a screenshot to enlarge.
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Watch PDF Metadata Editor Demo
See Softaken PDF Champ Edit Metadata load a PDF, update Title, Author, Keywords, and other properties, then save — without Adobe Acrobat to run the tool.
Edit PDF properties with PDF Champ
- Open Edit Metadata in PDF Champ
- Select a PDF and review existing properties
- Edit Basic and Advanced fields, dates, or custom properties
- Save the updated PDF to a new path
Situations to use PDF Metadata Editor
SEO / indexing
Add or correct Title, Subject, Author, and Keywords so documents stay searchable in file systems and document libraries.
Benefit: SEO / indexing — faster, local PDF workflow.
Document organization
Set clear titles, authors, and custom properties so large PDF collections stay easier to sort and identify.
Benefit: Document organization — faster, local PDF workflow.
Features & Benefits of PDF Metadata Editor
Complete Metadata Control
Edit all PDF document properties including title, author, subject, keywords, creator, and more. Full control over PDF metadata fields. Perfect for organizing documents with comprehensive metadata information.
Benefit: Complete Metadata Control — faster, local PDF workflow.
SEO Optimization
Add keywords and metadata for better searchability. Optimize PDF documents for search engines and file systems by adding relevant keywords and metadata. Perfect for improving document discoverability and search optimization.
Benefit: SEO Optimization — faster, local PDF workflow.
Better Organization
Organize documents with proper metadata. Add titles, descriptions, and keywords to create a well-organized document library. Perfect for managing large collections of PDF documents with searchable metadata.
Benefit: Better Organization — faster, local PDF workflow.
Search Improvement
Enhance document searchability through metadata. Improve search functionality by adding comprehensive metadata to PDF documents. Perfect for making documents easier to find through file system searches and document management systems.
Benefit: Search Improvement — faster, local PDF workflow.
Custom Properties
Add custom properties and metadata fields. Create custom metadata fields beyond standard properties. Perfect for adding specialized information or custom properties specific to your document management needs.
Benefit: Custom Properties — faster, local PDF workflow.
Free Trial to Test
Try PDF Metadata Editor completely free with the demo version. Test metadata editing before purchasing. The demo saves output with a PDF Champ watermark. No credit card required — download and test immediately.
Benefit: Free Trial to Test — faster, local PDF workflow.
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding PDF Metadata Editor
1. Which specific metadata fields (Title, Author, Subject, Keywords, Dates) can be edited with this tool?
Basic fields are Title, Author, Subject, and Keywords. Advanced fields in Champ docs include Creator, Language, and Copyright. You can also edit Creation Date and Modification Date, plus add custom properties. Producer shows up in older landing FAQ wording; Advanced docs list Creator, Language, and Copyright — not Producer as a documented Advanced control.
2. Can I completely remove or wipe all existing metadata from a PDF for privacy reasons?
You can edit or clear individual fields (for example Author) for privacy cleanup. A one-click “Wipe All” / strip-everything button is not documented for Champ Edit Metadata, so that isn’t claimed here.
3. Do I need to install Adobe Acrobat on my PC to view and edit PDF metadata?
No. Metadata Editor is part of Softaken PDF Champ — a standalone app that runs without Adobe Acrobat. Available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. After saving, open the PDF in any reader you prefer.
4. Can I edit or clean metadata across multiple PDF documents simultaneously in batch mode?
The Champ Edit Metadata how-to focuses on one PDF at a time. Simultaneous multi-PDF / batch metadata cleaning in that wizard is not documented, so batch mode isn’t claimed here.
5. Will modifying document metadata alter the page content, text formatting, or layout?
Landing materials describe editing properties while preserving document quality. Separate “zero visual alteration / completely untouched” claims beyond that wording are not made here.
6. Can I modify the creation and modification timestamps of a PDF file?
Yes. You can edit the PDF Creation Date and Modification Date along with other metadata fields.
7. Does this software support password-protected or encrypted PDF files?
Password-protected / encrypted PDF support is not documented for the Champ Edit Metadata wizard. Unlock protected PDFs first if you need to edit their metadata with this module.
8. What are the specific limitations of the free demo version of PDF Metadata Editor?
The free demo saves output with a PDF Champ watermark. Full license from $49 saves without that watermark. A “3–5 files only” trial cap is not documented for this module — the watermark is the stated demo note. Available for Windows, Mac, and Linux.
PDF Metadata Editor Specifications
100% Standalone — Adobe Acrobat is not required to run. Independently scanned: VirusTotal Report.
Part of PDF Champ — open Edit Metadata in Softaken PDF Champ and start updating document properties right away. Demo output includes a PDF Champ watermark.
Fields: Title · Author · Subject · Keywords · Creator · Language · Copyright · Dates · Custom props.
No Adobe required: Install Softaken PDF Metadata Editor and process PDFs locally on Windows, Mac & Linux. Also on the Microsoft Store.
Supported
Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7 & Other · Mac · Linux
Feature
Edit Metadata (PDF Champ)
Demo
PDF Champ watermark
Pricing
Full from $49
Platform specifications
System requirements and installer packages for Softaken PDF Metadata Editor on each OS.
Windows
Desktop installer
- Operating System
- Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7 (32-bit & 64-bit)
- Package
- .exe installer (code-signed)
- Processor
- Intel, AMD, or compatible 64-bit/32-bit processor
- RAM
- 2 GB Minimum (4 GB recommended)
- Disk Space
- 500 MB free for installation
- Display
- 1024×768 or higher
macOS
Apple desktop build
- Operating System
- macOS 10.15 Catalina and later (Big Sur, Monterey, Ventura, Sonoma & newer)
- Package
- .dmg installer (code-signed)
- Processor
- Intel or Apple Silicon
- RAM
- 2 GB Minimum (4 GB recommended)
- Disk Space
- 500 MB free for installation
- Display
- 1280×800 or higher
Linux
AppImage & Debian package
- Operating System
- Ubuntu 18.04+, Debian 9+, CentOS 7+ and other modern distributions
- Package
- AppImage and .deb
- Architecture
- x86_64 (64-bit)
- RAM
- 2 GB Minimum (4 GB recommended)
- Disk Space
- 500 MB free for installation
- Desktop
- GNOME, KDE, XFCE and similar
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Softaken PDF Metadata Editor |
| Part of | PDF Champ Version 7.0 |
| Basic Fields | Title · Author · Subject · Keywords |
| Advanced | Creator · Language · Copyright · Dates · Custom |
| OS Supported | Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7 & Other · Mac · Linux |
| Prerequisite | No Adobe Acrobat required to run |
| Processor | 1 GHz or faster |
| Memory | 2 GB minimum |
| Hard Disk | 500 MB free space |
| Demo | “PDF Champ” watermark on output |
| Full License | No watermark |
| Delivery | Electronic · Via Email · Minutes: 15 |
| Language / Support | English · Emails, Chat & Skype |
| Platform | Windows · Mac · Linux |
| Microsoft Store | Official Store listing |
| Security scan | VirusTotal Report |
Product Details
- Version
- PDF Champ 7.0
- License
- Free demo / Full
- Support
- Emails, Chat & Skype · [email protected]
Recent Blogs
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Feature Comparison of PDF Metadata Editor – Trial and Licensed Version
The demo version saves output with a “PDF Champ” watermark. The full version removes the watermark.
| Feature | DEMO Version | FULL Version |
|---|---|---|
| Edit Title, Author, Subject, Keywords | Available | Available |
| Creator, Language, Copyright | Available | Available |
| Creation & Modification dates | Available | Available |
| Custom properties | Available | Available |
| Save to a new path | Available | Available |
| Standalone PDF Champ — no Adobe Acrobat to run | Available | Available |
| Limitation | “PDF Champ” watermark | No watermark |
| Price | FREE | $49 |
Softaken Reviews
What Our Users Say
Customer feedback from Softaken users who edit PDF document properties with Metadata Editor in PDF Champ.
Ethan BrooksCustomer feedback
Records · Title Author Keywords · United States · Windows
PDF Metadata Editor is exactly what I needed.
PDF Metadata Editor is exactly what I needed. I regularly work with PDFs that need proper Title, Author, and Keywords, and this Champ feature made that simple. Custom properties are useful for our filing system. Highly recommended.
Clara NguyenCustomer feedback
Librarian · SEO keywords · Australia · Windows
The PDF Metadata Editor feature is fantastic for organizing PDFs.
The PDF Metadata Editor feature is fantastic for organizing PDFs. Complete metadata control and SEO-oriented keywords help our documents stay searchable. Editing is fast and easy — great tool.
Victor HolmCustomer feedback
Document Manager · Daily PDFs · Sweden · Windows
As a document manager who handles PDFs daily, PDF Metadata Editor has been invaluable.
As a document manager who handles PDFs daily, PDF Metadata Editor has been invaluable. I can set author info and keywords without installing Adobe Acrobat. This feature alone makes PDF Champ worth it.
Rachel KimCustomer feedback
Office Admin · Custom properties · Canada · Windows
PDF Metadata Editor is incredibly easy to use.
PDF Metadata Editor is incredibly easy to use. The interface is intuitive, and I love being able to edit Title, Author, Keywords, and custom properties. Excellent Softaken Champ module.
Edit PDF metadata on Windows, Mac & Linux
Update Title, Author, Keywords, dates, and custom properties — no Adobe Acrobat required to run.
- Windows · Mac · Linux
- Title · Author · Keywords · Dates
- No Adobe required
Available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Demo saves output with a PDF Champ watermark. Buy Now uses the same PDF Champ checkout for all platforms.
