PDF Metadata Viewer

Before you share a document, check what it says about itself. PDFs often carry the author's name, the software that made them and when they were created or edited.

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How to pdf metadata viewer

  1. 1Choose a PDF.
  2. 2Press View.
  3. 3Read the document properties below the tool.
  4. 4Download them as text if needed.

Why use Secure PDF Tasks?

  • Free to use, with no account and no watermark on your files.
  • Processing runs in your browser, so the file is not uploaded to a server.
  • A single, simple screen for each task.
  • Works on desktop and mobile browsers.

Supported file formats

PDF in; a properties report out. The PDF itself is not changed.

File picker accepts: .pdf

Frequently asked questions

What information is shown?

Title, author, subject, keywords, creator application, producer, creation and modification dates, PDF version, page count, first page size and whether form fields or XMP metadata exist.

Can I edit or remove metadata here?

Not yet. This tool only reads properties.

Are the dates reliable?

They are whatever the creating software wrote into the file, so they can be missing or inaccurate.

Are my files uploaded?

Everything runs inside your browser tab, so the file you choose is not uploaded to a server.

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