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View PDF metadata

View all hidden metadata of a PDF for free — title, author, software, creation and modification date.

or drag your files here

Up to 10 files, 100 MB total

Do more with your metadata

Beyond viewing — export in bulk, edit fields or wipe it all.

Export

Read entire folders in bulk and export the metadata.

  • One or more files
  • CSV & JSON
  • API for e-discovery
Go to metadata extraction

Edit

Change author, title and dates without converting.

  • Author, title & dates
  • Same file format
  • PDF, Office & images
Edit metadata

Remove

Wipe all metadata — including EXIF and GPS — in one click.

  • EXIF & GPS removed
  • Share privately
  • Same file format
Remove metadata

How it works

1

Choose a file

Drag your file or pick it from your device. No account needed.

2

Read instantly

Metadata is read immediately and shown in a clear overview.

3

Nothing stored

Your file is deleted right after it has been read.

Why view metadata?

See who and with what

Author, producer and the software the PDF was created with.

Dates and versions

Creation and modification date, PDF version and whether the file is encrypted.

Privacy first

Your PDF is read within the browser session and deleted immediately.

Frequently asked questions

What metadata does a PDF contain?
Typically title, author, subject, keywords, the creating software (producer), the PDF version and the creation and modification dates. XMP metadata is included too.
Is my PDF stored?
No. The file is only read to display the metadata and then deleted immediately. Nothing is stored.
Can I also remove the metadata?
Yes — our separate "remove metadata" tool wipes all metadata from a PDF. This page is only for viewing it.
Does this work with protected PDFs?
Metadata of a password-encrypted PDF can only be read once the file has been unlocked.
Is it really free?
Yes. Viewing metadata is completely free. For bulk processing and export to CSV/JSON there is the paid metadata extraction.

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