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View PDF document metadata: title, author, pages, and more

PDF Metadata Viewer — Inspect PDF Document Properties Online

  1. Upload a PDF file to view its metadata. The tool reads the document information dictionary — the hidden data that describes the file's origin, creation details, and technical properties.
  2. Review the complete metadata: title, author, subject, keywords, creator application, producer software, creation date, modification date, page count, PDF version, file size, and whether the document is encrypted or tagged.
  3. Use the metadata information to verify document authenticity, audit PDF workflows, check if files were properly tagged for accessibility, or determine the original creation software and timeline.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the PDF Metadata Viewer free?

Yes, completely free. Inspect metadata on unlimited PDFs — useful for document forensics, compliance audits, and quality assurance.

Are my PDF files uploaded anywhere?

No. All metadata reading is done locally in your browser using PDF.js. Your documents never leave your device — critical for confidential contracts, legal filings, and proprietary reports.

What PDF metadata fields are most important and what do they reveal?

Key metadata fields: (1) Title — the document title as set by the author (may differ from the filename); missing titles hurt SEO on web-hosted PDFs. (2) Author — who created the document, useful for document management and accountability. (3) Creator vs. Producer — Creator is the original application (e.g., Microsoft Word), Producer is the PDF generator (e.g., Adobe Distiller, macOS Quartz PDFContext); this reveals the toolchain used. (4) Creation/Modification dates — the timeline of document creation and last edit. (5) PDF Version — higher versions (1.7, 2.0) support newer features. (6) Page count and file size — basic quality indicators. (7) Encryption status — whether the PDF is password-protected or has usage restrictions. For privacy-sensitive documents, consider stripping metadata before sharing to remove author names, revision history, and software fingerprints.