PDF Metadata Viewer
See the hidden metadata inside a PDF — title, author, creator and dates.
The information a PDF carries about itself
Every PDF holds a set of behind-the-scenes details: a title, the author's name, the software that produced it, and when it was created and last changed. You never see these while reading, but they are there, and they can tell you where a document came from — or quietly reveal more than the sender intended.
Drop a PDF in and its metadata is laid out for you to read.
Why it is worth a look before sharing
The author and producer fields can carry a real name, a company, or the internal file path a document was saved from, none of which you necessarily want to send to a stranger. Checking the metadata before you share a PDF is a small habit that catches those leaks. It is the document equivalent of the location data hidden in photos — invisible until you go looking.
How to view and check PDF metadata
- Add the PDF.
- Read its hidden properties — title, author, creator software, and the created and modified dates.
- Use what you learn to verify or clean up the file.
What your PDF quietly reveals
Every PDF carries metadata: who created it, with what program, and when. That is useful for verifying a document's origin — but it can also leak information you did not mean to share, like an author's name or the internal software used.
Before sending a document publicly, it is worth checking what its metadata says about you.
PDF Metadata Viewer FAQ
What information does PDF metadata contain?
Typically the title, author, subject, keywords, the creating application, and creation and modification timestamps.
Can metadata reveal who made a document?
Often yes — the author and producer fields frequently carry a name or organisation.
Is the file uploaded to read its metadata?
No. The properties are read in your browser and nothing is sent anywhere.
What metadata does a PDF hold?
Typically a title, author, the creating software, and the creation and modification dates.
Why should I check it before sharing?
Fields like author and producer can reveal a real name, company or file path you did not mean to send.
Is my PDF uploaded?
No. The metadata is read in your browser.