View PDF Metadata Online
Check page count and common document information stored in a PDF.
Free PDF Metadata Viewer
Inspect common information stored in a PDF without manually searching through document properties. The viewer can display available fields such as page count, title, author, subject, creator and producer, depending on what is stored in the selected file.
How to view PDF metadata
- Select a PDF from your device.
- Click View Metadata.
- Review the document information detected by the tool.
- Use the results to decide whether the file properties need to be changed or removed before sharing.
What is PDF metadata?
Metadata is descriptive information associated with a document rather than the visible page content itself. PDF creation software may automatically add details such as the application name, document title or author.
Why inspect metadata?
Checking metadata can help when organizing files, troubleshooting document properties, verifying how a PDF was created or reviewing information before publication. It can also reveal whether common descriptive fields are empty or populated.
What the viewer cannot show
The tool can only display information that is present and supported in the selected PDF. A blank field does not necessarily mean that every form of hidden or embedded information is absent from the file.
Frequently asked questions
Does viewing metadata modify the PDF?
No. The viewer is intended to inspect document information without changing the selected file.
Why are some fields empty?
The PDF may not contain values for those metadata fields.
Can I remove metadata after checking it?
Use a PDF metadata removal tool if you want to create a copy with supported descriptive fields cleared.