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PDF Metadata Viewer

See the metadata saved inside a PDF: the title, author, subject, keywords, the program that made the file, and the created and modified dates. Everything happens in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.

Drag and drop your PDF here, or

Up to 50 MB. Everything runs in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.

What is PDF metadata?

Every PDF can carry a set of details about the document, kept separate from the pages you read. This is the metadata. It usually holds a title, an author, a subject, keywords, and the name of the program that made the file, along with the dates it was created and last changed.

Most people never see these fields, because they do not show on the page. But a PDF reader, a search tool, or anyone you send the file to can read them. That often means your name or your computer name is saved inside a document you thought was anonymous.

This viewer reads those fields and lists them so you know exactly what is inside. If you would rather they were gone, the PDF metadata remover clears them and gives you a clean copy to download.

Why use our PDF metadata viewer

  • ·Free. No signup, no paywall, no limits.
  • ·Runs in your browser. Your PDF is never uploaded or saved.
  • ·Clear and complete. See every standard field, from author to producer to the dates.
  • ·Copy in one click. Grab any value without retyping it.
  • ·Remove it too. A linked remover clears the metadata when you are ready.

How to use it

  1. 1

    Add your PDF

    Drag your PDF onto the box or click to pick a file. It stays in your browser and is never uploaded. The tool reads the document properties saved inside it.

  2. 2

    Read the metadata

    The tool shows the title, author, subject, keywords, and the program that made the file, along with the created and modified dates when they are set.

  3. 3

    Copy any value

    Each field has a copy button, so you can grab an author name, a producer string, or a date for your own notes without retyping it.

  4. 4

    Clear it if you want

    If you would rather these details were gone, open the PDF metadata remover to strip them and download a clean copy.

Who reads PDF metadata

Anyone who wants to know what is saved inside a PDF can use this. These are the people who use it most:

  • ·People sharing documents. Before you email or post a PDF, check what it says about you. The author name and the software you used are often saved inside without you knowing.
  • ·Writers and researchers. See the real title, author, and creation date stored in a file, which can differ from what shows on the page or in the file name.
  • ·Support and IT staff. Read the producer and creator fields to work out which program made a PDF when a file will not open or print the way it should.
  • ·Anyone checking a file. Look at when a PDF was created and last changed, and who is listed as the author, so you know a little more about where it came from.

Frequently asked questions

How do I view the metadata in a PDF?
Add your PDF and the tool reads the document properties saved inside it, then lists them: the title, author, subject, keywords, the program that made the file, and the created and modified dates. It all happens in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.
What is PDF metadata?
PDF metadata is a set of hidden details stored inside the file, separate from the pages you read. It usually holds a title, an author, keywords, the app that made the file (the creator and producer), and the dates it was created and last changed.
Why does my PDF have my name in it?
Many programs write your account or computer name into the author or creator field when they save a PDF. It is easy to miss because it does not show on the page. This tool lets you see exactly what is there before you share the file.
Does this tool show hidden or XMP metadata?
It reads the standard document information fields that PDF readers and search tools use: title, author, subject, keywords, creator, producer, and the dates. These are the fields most people mean by PDF metadata and the ones others can see.
How do I remove the metadata after I see it?
Use our PDF metadata remover. It clears the title, author, subject, keywords, creator, and producer fields, removes the XMP copy, and gives you a clean PDF to download. Like this viewer, it runs entirely in your browser.
Are my PDF files private?
Yes. The whole process runs in your browser. Your PDF is never uploaded to a server or saved anywhere, and once the page has loaded you can even use it offline.