PDF Metadata Viewer
View all metadata properties of a PDF — title, author, dates, keywords, and more. Free, private, runs entirely in your browser.
Click to select a PDF file, or drag and drop
Your file never leaves your browserHow to View PDF Metadata
- Upload the PDF you want to inspect.
- Click View Metadata to extract all document properties.
- Review the title, author, creation date, and other embedded properties.
Example
A contract PDF might show author "Legal Dept", creation date "15 January 2025", and keywords "NDA, confidential, agreement" — all the properties embedded by the software that created the document.
Common Use Cases
- Checking who created or modified a PDF before accepting it as official.
- Verifying the creation date of a document for legal or compliance purposes.
- Finding hidden keywords or subjects in a PDF you received from someone else.
FAQ
- What if a field shows "(Not set)"? That metadata field was never populated by the PDF creator. Many PDFs only have partial metadata.
- Does this modify my PDF? No — this is a read-only viewer. Your original file stays exactly as it is.
- What if the PDF is password-protected? You will be prompted to enter the password. Everything runs in your browser.