PDF metadata reader

Inspect common information stored in a PDF, including its page count, title, author, subject, keywords, creator, producer and available creation or modification dates.

Choose a PDF to view its available metadata.

How to use this tool

  1. Choose a PDF file from your device.
  2. Review the information fields that the document contains.
  3. Copy the report or download it as a text file; the original PDF is not modified.

Example

A PDF may list a software producer and an author name that is not visible on its pages. A blank field appears as “Not provided”.

Limits and privacy

  • Files up to 50 MB and PDFs up to 1,000 pages are supported. Password-protected files are not accepted.
  • The reader checks common PDF information-dictionary fields. It does not inspect all XMP metadata or establish who created the file.
  • Metadata can be missing, inaccurate or edited. It does not prove authorship, integrity or authenticity.
  • Processing happens in this browser. The selected file is not uploaded for processing; the page and its code still load from the website.

Frequently asked questions

Does PDF metadata prove who created a document?

No. Author and producer fields can be absent or edited. Treat them as information recorded in the file, not independent proof of identity or authenticity.

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Does this tool read every kind of PDF metadata?

No. It reports selected standard information fields and page count. It does not read every XMP field or hidden document property.

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Is my PDF sent to the server?

The selected file is read in your browser and is not uploaded for processing. The website code and other page resources are still loaded over the network.