InfoSetter
View, edit, and batch-process PDF document metadata from within Adobe Acrobat. Manage titles, authors, keywords, XMP data, and more across single files or entire collections.
Overview
InfoSetter is an Adobe Acrobat plugin developed by Mapsoft that provides comprehensive control over PDF document metadata. It goes beyond Acrobat's built-in document properties dialog, offering batch processing across multiple files, XMP metadata transfer between documents, CSV import for data-driven updates, and reusable named configurations.
Whether you need to update the title and author on a single document or apply consistent metadata across thousands of PDFs, InfoSetter streamlines the process with an intuitive tabbed interface and powerful template variables.
Metadata Fields
Full control over all standard PDF document information fields.
Title & Subject
Set the document title displayed in browser title bars and window headers, and add a subject description for categorisation.
Author & Creator
Record the document author and the application that originally created it for proper attribution and provenance tracking.
Keywords & Producer
Add searchable keywords for discovery and indexing, and set the producer field identifying the PDF conversion tool.
Search Index
Link a PDF to an Acrobat search index file (.pdx) for fast full-text searching across document collections.
Base URL
Set a base URI for resolving relative web links within the document, simplifying link management.
XMP Metadata
Capture and transfer full XMP metadata between PDFs, including Dublin Core, PDF properties, rights management, and custom namespaces.
Key Features
Powerful tools for managing metadata at scale.
Batch Processing
Apply metadata changes across multiple PDF files or entire folders at once, with optional subfolder recursion and progress tracking.
Template Variables
Use dynamic placeholders like %filename%, %date%, and %existing_title% to generate metadata values automatically during batch operations.
CSV Import
Import metadata from comma-separated or tab-delimited files, enabling spreadsheet-driven updates across document collections.
XMP Transfer
Copy XMP metadata between PDFs with granular namespace control — Dublin Core, PDF properties, rights management, media management, and custom namespaces.
Named Configurations
Save and recall sets of metadata values as named configurations, so you can quickly apply consistent metadata patterns to different document groups.
Acrobat Integration
Works natively inside Adobe Acrobat under the Extensions > Mapsoft menu, fitting directly into your existing PDF workflow.
Use Cases
InfoSetter is ideal for anyone who needs to manage PDF metadata consistently and efficiently.
Document Management
Ensure all PDFs in a repository have consistent, complete metadata — titles, authors, keywords — for easier searching and cataloguing.
Publishing Workflows
Set correct author, producer, and rights metadata before distributing documents to clients, stakeholders, or the public.
Compliance & Archival
Prepare documents for archival by ensuring metadata fields meet organisational or regulatory standards, including XMP rights management.
Bulk Metadata Updates
Use CSV import and template variables to update metadata across thousands of PDFs in a single operation, driven from a spreadsheet.
System Requirements
Adobe Acrobat
Adobe Acrobat Pro or Standard (DC, 2020, or 2017). Not compatible with Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Operating System
Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit recommended). Both 32-bit and 64-bit Acrobat installations are supported.
Licence
Perpetual licence with free maintenance period. See licence details and upgrade policy.
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Ready to Take Control of Your PDF Metadata?
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