PDF Metadata Viewer
See the document details stored inside a PDF — title, author, subject, keywords, creator, producer and the creation and modification dates — read locally in your browser. It's a fast way to check what a file quietly says about where it came from.
- 100% free
- Private & safe
- Runs in your browser
Your files are processed securely in your browser and are not uploaded to our servers.
Why use PDF Metadata Viewer?
PDF Metadata Viewer works on your documents locally, so you get the result in seconds with no watermarks, no sign-up and no files leaving your device.
- 100% private: files are processed in your browser and never uploaded.
- Completely free, with no account, no watermarks and no usage limits.
- Reads standard PDF document information dictionary fields
- Add a PDF file.
- Works on any device — desktop, tablet and phone — and is fully keyboard accessible.
What it can do — and its limits
- Reads a PDF's document properties: title, author, subject, keywords, producer/creator and created/modified dates.
- Useful for auditing what a file reveals before you share it.
- Reads the file in your browser; it isn't uploaded.
How to use PDF Metadata Viewer
- Add a PDF file.
- The tool reads its document information fields.
- Review the title, author, dates and producing software.
- Use PDF Metadata Remover to clear these before sharing.
Examples
- Checking who authored or produced a PDF.
- Seeing when a document was created or last modified.
Worked example
Input
report.pdf
Output
Title: Q3 Report · Author: A. Lovelace · Producer: LibreOffice · Created: 2026-07-02.
Supported formats & limits
- Reads standard PDF document information dictionary fields
Limitations
- Only standard metadata fields are shown; custom XMP fields may not appear.
- Encrypted PDFs are read where possible with restrictions ignored.
Common problems & fixes
No metadata shown.
Some PDFs simply have none, or it was stripped on export — that's normal.
Encrypted PDF won't open.
Remove the password first, then inspect.
Frequently asked questions
What metadata does it show?
Title, author, subject, keywords, creator, producer and creation/modification dates, plus page count.
Can it edit metadata?
No — use PDF Metadata Remover to clear it. Viewing is read-only here.
Is my PDF uploaded?
No — it is read entirely in your browser.