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PDF Metadata Viewer

See the hidden metadata in any PDF — title, author, producer, creation date, keywords. Runs fully offline in your browser.

Updated April 2026

What it does

Every PDF carries a small block of metadata — title, author, producer, creation date, keywords, the software that made it, and sometimes the full file path from the creator’s machine. This viewer reads it all without opening the file in Acrobat, without uploading anywhere, and without installing anything. Useful for vetting a contract you’ve received, auditing a resume before sending, or confirming a file matches a version history.

If any field surprises you — an author name that’s not yours, a timestamp from years ago — use PDF Metadata Remover to strip the fields before sharing. For a deeper conceptual walkthrough, see How to remove PDF metadata.

How to use it

  1. Drop any PDF onto the upload area.
  2. Read the two-column metadata table — dashes mean the field is blank.
  3. Note anything surprising (author, producer, creation date, path).
  4. If you need to strip those fields, open PDF Metadata Remover.