PDF Metadata Viewer
Drop in a PDF to read its document information: title, author, subject, keywords, the creating application and producer, and the creation and modified dates, along with the PDF version from the file header. The file is read entirely in your browser and never uploaded.
How to view PDF metadata
- Drag a PDF onto the box, or click browse to pick one.
- Read the metadata table and PDF version that appear instantly.
- Check the author, dates, and producer to see what the file reveals.
Examples
An exported report
quarterly-report.pdf (saved from a word processor)
PDF 1.7, Title: Q3 Report, Author: Jane Doe, Producer: LibreOffice, Created: Jan 15, 2024
Frequently asked questions
Is my PDF uploaded anywhere?
No. The PDF is read and parsed entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Nothing is sent to a server, so even confidential documents stay on your device.
What metadata does it show?
The document Information dictionary: title, author, subject, keywords, the creator application and the producer library, plus the creation and last-modified dates. It also reports the PDF version from the file header.
Why are some fields blank?
Many PDFs simply do not set every field. The viewer reads only the uncompressed Info dictionary, so it shows whatever the file actually stored and leaves missing fields empty rather than guessing.
Does it read XMP or compressed metadata?
No. It reads only the uncompressed Info dictionary. Compressed metadata streams, including object streams and XMP packets, are not decoded, so some newer or heavily optimized PDFs may show little or nothing.
Can it tell who wrote the document?
If the author field was set when the file was created, yes. Author names and the originating software are a common privacy leak, so it is worth checking before sharing a PDF publicly.
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