Excel Metadata Editor Online
Use PDF Magic **Excel Metadata Editor** to modify or remove hidden workbook properties online directly in your browser. This free **XLSX metadata editor** allows you to update author details, title, subject, company, and keywords without altering your spreadsheet data or formulas.
Why edit Excel spreadsheet metadata?
Excel workbooks automatically save sensitive background metadata like your name, company, and editing history. Cleaning or updating these fields before sharing spreadsheets prevents accidental leaks of private financial data.
Common uses for Excel Metadata Editor
An online Excel metadata editor is essential for accountants, auditors, lawyers, and businesses who want to sanitize workbook properties before sending files to clients.
How to edit Excel metadata online
Upload your .xlsx file from your device or drag it into the dropzone.
Edit or wipe the metadata fields in the form (Author, Title, Company, etc.).
Click the Save & Download button to generate the updated .xlsx spreadsheet.
Download your clean Excel file with updated properties.
Metadata editing and security
OpenXML property modification
Updates docProps/core.xml and docProps/app.xml packages natively inside the .xlsx container.
Supported file extensions
This tool strictly supports modern Excel files (.xlsx). Older legacy .xls files should be saved as .xlsx first.
Compatibility and privacy
Universal document editing
Files edited here remain 100% compatible with Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and LibreOffice Calc.
Privacy and spreadsheet security
PDF Magic prioritizes user security. Since all ZIP XML editing happens locally in your browser RAM, your files are never uploaded to a server.
Frequently asked questions
Is Excel Metadata Editor free?
Yes. You can edit or remove XLSX metadata completely free without registration.
Is my Excel file uploaded to a server?
No. The XML property editing happens entirely locally inside your browser.
Does modifying metadata alter my spreadsheet formulas?
No. Only background property tags are updated; your cells, formulas, and charts remain untouched.
Which Excel file formats are supported?
This tool supports modern Excel documents ending in .xlsx.
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