View PDF Metadata — Inspect Hidden Document Properties
Read the metadata embedded in any PDF: title, author, dates, page count, file size, PDF version, page dimensions, encryption status, and custom fields. Export everything as JSON or copy it with one click. All processing stays in your browser.
Key Features
Complete Metadata Overview
See every standard and custom metadata field in one clear view — title, author, dates, page count, PDF version, and more.
Export as JSON
Download the full metadata as a clean JSON file or copy it to your clipboard for scripts and documentation.
Readable Dates
Raw PDF date stamps are automatically converted into readable local dates and times.
100% Private
All processing happens locally in your browser. Files are never uploaded to any server.
No Install, Free
Works on any device with a browser. No sign-up, no watermarks, and completely free.
What Is PDF Metadata?
PDF metadata is the hidden information stored inside a PDF document. It includes the title, author, subject, keywords, creator, and producer, plus timestamps for when the document was created and last modified, the page count, file size, PDF version, and even custom fields added by the software that made the file. Viewing metadata is useful for auditing documents, verifying authorship and provenance, organizing archives, checking for leftover personal information before sharing, and understanding how a file was produced.
How to View PDF Metadata
Viewing metadata takes just a couple of steps. Everything runs in your browser.
Upload your PDF
Drag and drop a PDF file or click the upload area to select one. Metadata is read instantly and automatically.
Review the properties
Browse the document properties, dates, and document information cards. Empty fields are shown as 'Not Set'.
Inspect custom fields
Any additional metadata entries added by the creating software appear in the Additional Metadata section.
Export or copy
Download the metadata as a JSON file or copy it to your clipboard for further use.
Good to Know
Password-protected PDFs cannot be read and must be unlocked first. Metadata is not guaranteed to be accurate — the author, title, and dates are provided by the software that created the file and can be missing, incorrect, or intentionally removed. A file with no metadata fields simply shows 'Not Set' for those entries.