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View Hidden PDF Metadata
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Reveal author, creation date, software used, keywords, and all invisible metadata stored inside your PDF files.

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πŸ“‹ Metadata Report

What We Reveal

Every piece of metadata hidden inside your PDF

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Author & Creator

See who created the document and what software or system generated it.

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Dates & Times

Exact creation and modification timestamps β€” with timezone info if available.

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Security Info

Detect if the PDF is encrypted, password-protected, or has restricted permissions.

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File Stats

Page count, file size, PDF version, and viewer preferences all in one view.

How It Works

Instant PDF X-Ray

1

Upload PDF

Drag and drop or click to select any PDF file.

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Auto-Scan

All metadata is extracted instantly in your browser.

3

Review

Browse all metadata fields in a clean, organized table.

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Export

Copy as JSON or download as a text report.

Frequently Asked Questions

What metadata fields are shown?
We show Title, Author, Subject, Keywords, Creator (app), Producer (PDF library), Creation Date, Modification Date, PDF Version, Page Count, File Size, Encryption status, and more where available.
Is my PDF uploaded to a server?
No. Your PDF is read entirely in the browser using PDF.js. Nothing is uploaded to any server β€” your file stays completely private.
Can I view metadata of encrypted PDFs?
Some metadata (like page count and encryption status) is visible even in encrypted PDFs. Full metadata requires an unencrypted file.
How do I remove the metadata after viewing it?
Use our PDF Metadata Remover tool to strip all metadata from your PDF in one click.

Pdf Metadata Viewer — Complete Guide

This free online pdf metadata viewer tool is designed to work entirely in your browser — no uploads, no waiting, no software installation needed. It's fast, private, and completely free to use without any account or subscription.

πŸ’‘ Pre-sharing check

Always view metadata before emailing PDFs externally β€” author names and internal paths are often embedded.

πŸ’‘ Document forensics

Metadata can reveal document history β€” useful for verifying authenticity.

πŸ’‘ Check creation tool

The 'Producer' field reveals which software created the PDF.

πŸ’‘ GPS data in images

PDFs created from photos may contain GPS metadata β€” check if location privacy matters.

Viewing PDF metadata reveals hidden information embedded in documents β€” essential for privacy audits, compliance checks, and document verification.

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