View PDF Metadata

Inspect title, author, creator, page count, dimensions, dates, and file properties directly in your browser.

Last updated: April 2026 | By ThisRepository Team

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What is PDF Metadata?

PDF metadata contains document information stored within the file itself, including title, author, subject, keywords, creation date, and more. This viewer extracts and displays all available metadata properties.

Metadata helps organize, search, and understand PDF documents. The viewer also shows technical properties like page count, dimensions, PDF version, and encryption status.

How to Use the Tool

  1. 1

    Upload a PDF

    Upload a PDF file to load your document.

  2. 2

    Extract Metadata

    The viewer automatically reads all available document properties.

  3. 3

    View Results

    Inspect title, author, dates, dimensions, page count, and technical details.

  4. 4

    Check Properties

    See if the document is encrypted or view PDF version information.

Pro Tips

Understanding Metadata

Missing or empty fields indicate that information wasn't set when the PDF was created. Standard metadata includes title, author, subject, and keywords, useful for document organization.

Technical Details

Page dimensions are shown in points (pt). Page rotation indicates if pages are rotated 0, 90, 180, or 270 degrees. The PDF version and encryption status provide technical information about the file.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are some metadata fields empty?

The PDF creator didn't set those fields when creating the document. Not all PDFs contain complete metadata.

What does encrypted mean?

An encrypted PDF is password-protected or restricted. The viewer can still extract metadata from encrypted PDFs.

What are page dimensions in points?

Points are a standard unit in typography. 72 points equals 1 inch.

Can I edit the metadata?

This viewer only reads metadata. To edit, use PDF editing tools or create new PDFs with updated metadata.

Is my PDF private?

Yes. All metadata extraction happens in your browser. Your PDF is never uploaded to any server.

What PDF versions are supported?

The viewer supports PDF 1.0 through modern versions. Metadata extraction works on virtually all PDF files.

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