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How to Display PDF Document Title Instead of File Name in Acrobat Reader Mobile
Question details
The user wants Acrobat Reader Mobile to display the embedded document title from the PDF metadata instead of the actual file name.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat Reader Mobile
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Viewing PDF files on a mobile device and expecting the app to show the internal metadata title (e.g., "form") rather than the raw file name on the storage system.
- Observed behavior
- The mobile application currently ignores the document title metadata and forces the display of the file name.
Verify that your PDF actually contains the correct document title in its metadata by checking the Document Properties on a desktop computer before applying any workarounds.
Manually Rename the PDF File on Your Device
Since the mobile app forces the display of the file name, the most effective immediate workaround is to rename the actual file to match your desired document title.
Mobile PDF readers prioritize file names to make local file management easier. To see your preferred title while browsing or viewing in the app, you must align the file name with the metadata title.
Open your mobile device's native File Manager or 'Files' app and navigate to the folder where your PDF document is saved.
Long-press the PDF file to select it, then tap the 'More' or 'Three dots' menu icon to open the context menu.
Select 'Rename' from the menu, type your preferred document title (for example, 'form'), and tap 'Save' or 'OK'.
Submit a Feature Request to Adobe
Because displaying metadata titles is not currently supported in the application, you can submit an official feature request to influence future updates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my PDF show a different name when opened in a desktop web browser?
Desktop web browsers and full desktop PDF readers often prioritize the document's internal metadata (Title) over the actual file name. If the document creator embedded a title, it will appear in the browser tab, whereas mobile apps typically default to showing the raw file name.
How can I change the internal document title metadata of a PDF?
You can modify the metadata title on a desktop computer using a robust PDF editor like WPS Office. Open the PDF, navigate to Document Properties (often accessed via Ctrl+D), select the Description tab, and update the 'Title' field before saving the file.
Is there a hidden setting in Acrobat Reader Mobile to toggle between file names and titles?
No, there is currently no hidden setting or toggle in Acrobat Reader Mobile that allows you to switch between displaying the file name and the metadata document title. Renaming the file locally is the only way to change how it displays in the app.
