What metadata fields can I edit?

You can read and write standard fields including title, author, subject, keywords, and custom properties. All processing runs locally on your self-hosted SnapOtter instance.

Can I remove all metadata from a PDF?

Yes, you can strip metadata fields to produce a clean document for external distribution. Processing happens entirely on your own server so no data is exposed to third parties.

Does editing metadata change the PDF content?

No, metadata editing only affects the document properties, not the visible page content. Your files are processed locally and never leave your network.

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PDF Metadata

View and modify PDF document metadata including title, author, subject, keywords, and creation dates. Useful for organizing document libraries or cleaning metadata before distribution. All processing happens locally on your self-hosted SnapOtter server.

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Features

Read all standard PDF metadata fields
Write and update title, author, subject, and keywords
View creation date, modification date, and producer info
Strip existing metadata for clean distribution
Batch metadata editing for multiple files

What you can do

Setting author and title fields on reports before publishing
Stripping metadata from PDFs before sharing externally
Adding keywords to PDF archives for searchability
Reviewing creation dates and producer info on received documents

Self-hosted. Your files never leave your network.

SnapOtter runs entirely on your own infrastructure. Files processed with PDF Metadata are never uploaded to third-party servers. Deploy a single Docker container and process files with full privacy, no watermarks, and no usage limits. Open source under AGPL-3.0.

Frequently asked questions

What metadata fields can I edit?: You can read and write standard fields including title, author, subject, keywords, and custom properties. All processing runs locally on your self-hosted SnapOtter instance.
Can I remove all metadata from a PDF?: Yes, you can strip metadata fields to produce a clean document for external distribution. Processing happens entirely on your own server so no data is exposed to third parties.
Does editing metadata change the PDF content?: No, metadata editing only affects the document properties, not the visible page content. Your files are processed locally and never leave your network.

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