What PDF Metadata Viewer does
Every PDF carries information about itself that you do not see on the pages. PDF Metadata Viewer shows it: the title and author, the software that created the file, when it was made and last changed, the PDF version, the page count and page size, and whether the document is encrypted, signed or a fillable form.
How to view PDF metadata
- Add your PDF.
- Read the properties shown on the result card.
Nothing is changed and nothing is downloaded — the tool only reads.
What the fields mean
| Field | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Title, Author, Subject, Keywords | Descriptive details set by the author or filled in automatically by software |
| Creator | The program the document was written in, such as a word processor |
| Producer | The software that generated the PDF file |
| Created / Modified | Dates stored in the file by that software |
| PDF version | The version of the format the file follows |
| Pages and page size | The page count and dimensions, with the paper size where it matches one |
| Security | Whether the file is encrypted |
| Form / Signature | Whether it contains fillable fields or signature fields |
Use cases
- Before sharing a document. Metadata can reveal a name, a company or the title of an earlier draft. Check it before publishing a file or sending it to a client.
- Checking page size before printing. Find out whether a file is A4, Letter or a custom size.
- Troubleshooting. If a portal rejects a PDF, the version, encryption status or form type often explains why.
- Getting a sense of a document's history. The creation date and producing software are useful context.
- Verifying your own work. Confirm that a title is set, which helps accessibility and search engines.
Treat metadata as a hint, not as proof
Metadata is easy to change and is often wrong by accident. Dates depend on the clock of the computer that made the file. The author field may hold the name of whoever installed the software. A modified date changes whenever the file is re-saved, even with no visible edits. Use metadata as supporting context; never as the only evidence that a document is authentic or was made at a particular time.
Metadata and privacy
Most editing tools keep a document's properties as they are. PDF Redactor builds its output as a new document and leaves the original title and author out. Whichever tool you used, if a title or author name must not be disclosed, check the final file here before you send it.
To create a document with details of your own choosing, build it with PDF Maker or export it again from the original program after clearing the document properties there.
Related tools
- Extract Text from PDF shows what text a file contains.
- Extract Images from PDF shows the pictures stored in it.
- EXIF Reader does for photos what this tool does for PDFs.
Privacy
The PDF is read in your browser on your own device. It is not uploaded to our server.
