Paper Clip

Paper Clip is a handy tool that many of us can benefit from. You've probably opened a PDF at some point in your life, right? But have you ever thought about what goes on behind the scenes, like PDF metadata? Well, it’s super important, and here’s why!

What is PDF Metadata?

PDF metadata includes stuff like the title, author, subject, keywords, and even copyright info. This information helps make your document more visible and easier to find online and through your computer’s system. So if you want to check out or change this data, you’re going to need a specialized app.

Introducing Paper Clip

This is where Paper Clip, which used to be called PDF Metadata Editor, comes into play! It’s a simple yet effective free app designed for Linux users. And guess what? It’s open-source too!

Editing Made Easy

Using Paper Clip is as easy as pie! Just fire up the app, load the PDF you want to work on, and start tweaking those properties. You can edit key details like:

• Title


• Author


• Creator


• Producer


• Creation date


• Modification date


• Add or remove keywords!

Dive into File Details

The app also lets you view all sorts of details about your PDF files—things like format, layout options, permissions, and how viewers see it. Pretty neat, right?

How to Install Paper Clip?

If you’re ready to give Paper Clip a try (and I think you should!), there are two easy ways to install it:

1. You can head over to the official GitHub page, follow the instructions there to build it from source using GNOME Builder.


2. If that's not your thing, just grab it directly from Flathub, especially if you're on Flatpak-enabled systems.

Pearl of wisdom: Paper Clip does exactly what its name suggests—it makes editing your PDF files’ metadata organized and super easy!