Free PDF Metadata Viewer
Inspect a PDF's title, author, subject, keywords, and other document properties — nothing is uploaded, everything is read entirely in your browser. Want to stamp text on the file instead? Try the PDF Watermark Tool, or use PDF Tools for merging and splitting.
Your PDF is read entirely on your device using JavaScript - it never leaves your browser.
Document properties
How to view a PDF's metadata
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Add your PDF
Click "Browse for a PDF" or drag a file in directly.
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View the properties
The document's metadata fields appear automatically, right in your browser.
Example use cases
Checking authorship before sharing
See who a PDF was created by and with what software before forwarding it.
Verifying a document's age
Check the creation and modification dates recorded inside the file.
Auditing SEO or publishing metadata
Confirm a title, subject, or keywords are set correctly before publishing a PDF.
Frequently asked questions
What metadata can I see?
Title, author, subject, keywords, creator, producer, creation date, last-modified date, PDF version, page count, and whether the file is encrypted.
Is my PDF uploaded to a server?
No. The PDF is read entirely in your browser using JavaScript - it never leaves your device.
Why are some fields blank?
Not every PDF has every metadata field filled in - many tools leave title, subject, or keywords empty by default.
Can I edit the metadata here?
This tool is read-only. To change metadata, use a PDF editor that supports rewriting document properties.