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PDF Metadata Viewer

View PDF metadata in your browser — title, author, producer, dates, and more. Private, no upload.

All processing happens in your browser. Your files are never uploaded.

Key Features

Read Properties

See title, author, subject, keywords, creator, producer, and creation or modification dates, plus page count and file size.

Export as JSON

Download the metadata as a JSON file for records, audits, or further processing in scripts and workflows.

Page Count & Size

Quickly see how many pages the document contains and the file size, useful before printing, uploading, or sharing.

Private & Local

Metadata is read entirely in your browser using WebAssembly. Your PDF never leaves your device and is not uploaded to any server.

Forensics-Friendly

Inspect Creator vs Producer, timestamps, and other fields to understand how and when a PDF was generated or edited.

How to Use

1

Add a PDF

Drag and drop or select the PDF whose metadata you want to inspect. Works with PDFs from Word, browsers, scanners, design tools, and more.

2

View Metadata

The tool reads and displays the document's metadata fields, including author, software, dates, and page count.

3

Download Report

Save the metadata as a JSON file if you need a copy for records, audits, or automation.

PDF Metadata Example

A document's metadata is read and shown, including title, author, and dates.

PDF
report.pdf

A PDF document with standard metadata fields.

Metadata
{ "title": "Quarterly Report", "author": "Mino", "producer": "pdf-lib", "creator": "Microsoft Word", "creationDate": "2026-09-01T10:00:00Z", "modDate": "2026-09-05T14:30:00Z", "pageCount": 12, ... }

The readable metadata is extracted and can be downloaded as JSON.

How to View PDF Metadata

Why View Metadata

PDF metadata describes the document: title, author, producer, dates, and more. Viewing it helps with organization, audits, privacy checks, and understanding how a file was created or edited.

What You See

The viewer reads standard fields and shows the page count and file size. You can export everything as JSON for your records or automation. Key fields include:

  • Title, Author, Subject, Keywords: Document-level descriptions often filled by the creating application.
  • Creator: The application where the document originated (for example, Microsoft Word, LibreOffice, or a design tool).
  • Producer: The library or driver that wrote the PDF file itself (for example, pdf-lib, Adobe PDF Library, or a browser's PDF engine).
  • Creation and Modification Dates: When the PDF was first created and last saved.
  • Page Count and File Size: Useful for planning printing, uploading, or sharing.

Common Use Cases

Use the PDF Metadata Viewer to:

  • Check the author, software, and dates on documents you receive.
  • Audit PDFs before publishing, filing, or client delivery.
  • Verify whether a file matches its claimed origin (for example, a bank statement vs a design tool).
  • Prepare for metadata cleanup by first inspecting what fields are present.

Privacy

Reading happens locally in your browser using WebAssembly, so the PDF is never uploaded to any server. You can safely inspect sensitive or confidential documents.

Limitations

This tool reads document-level metadata that the PDF exposes. It does not perform deep forensics such as revision history analysis, font mapping, or active content inspection. For those needs, use a dedicated PDF security or forensics inspector.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are my PDFs uploaded?

No. Metadata is read locally in your browser using WebAssembly. Your PDF never leaves your device and is not sent to any server.

What metadata can I see?

Title, author, subject, keywords, creator, producer, creation date, modification date, page count, file size, and other embedded fields that the PDF exposes.

Does this change my PDF?

No. This tool only reads metadata and produces a report. Your original file is not modified or rewritten.

Can I export the metadata?

Yes. You can download the metadata as a JSON file for records, audits, or integration with scripts and workflows.

What is the difference between Creator and Producer?

Creator names the application where the document originated (for example, Microsoft Word). Producer names the library or driver that wrote the PDF file itself (for example, pdf-lib or Adobe PDF Library).

Can this tool detect if a PDF was edited?

It can show clues such as different creation and modification dates, or metadata that suggests multiple saves. However, metadata alone cannot prove or disprove editing, as fields can be rewritten.

Does this show fonts, links, or JavaScript?

This viewer focuses on document-level metadata. For detailed checks of fonts, links, JavaScript, embedded files, and active content, use a dedicated PDF security or forensics inspector.

Will this work on password-protected PDFs?

If the PDF requires a password to open, metadata may not be readable. Files that can be opened without a password will show their available metadata.