PDF Metadata Viewer
LocalPDF metadata viewer — check title, author, subject, dates, page count and file size, export a JSON report. Free, no upload, no sign-in; runs in your browser.
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Supports PDF
Choose fileWhat is it? PDF Metadata Viewer reads a PDF's document properties — page count, title, author, subject, keywords, creator, producer, dates and file size — and exports a JSON report to check for privacy leaks before sharing. Read-only: the file is never modified. Free with no sign-in, runs locally in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
TL;DR: View PDF metadata — title, author, dates, page count, file size — and export a JSON report. Free, no upload, runs in your browser.
How to use
- Open or drop a PDF — encrypted files must be decrypted first (the tool reports a clear error instead of guessing).
- Click "View info".
- Read the metadata panel — page count, title, author, subject, keywords, creator, producer, dates and file size; fields the PDF doesn't contain are shown as a dash, never fabricated.
- Export a JSON report if you want a record — e.g. to check what author/producer fingerprints you'd leak before sharing.
FAQ
Does it modify the file?
No — it is read-only.
Is it local?
Yes.
Can I view metadata of an encrypted PDF?
No — encrypted PDFs are not supported; decrypt the file first. Metadata fields the PDF doesn't contain are shown as a dash, never fabricated.
Which metadata fields are shown?
Page count, title, author, subject, keywords, creator, producer, creation and modification dates plus file size — and you can export them as a JSON report.
How do I view PDF metadata without Adobe Acrobat?
Open this page in any modern browser on Windows, macOS or Linux and drop in the PDF — the metadata panel appears instantly. No Acrobat, no install, and the file stays on your device.
What does a PDF leak about me before I share it?
Often more than you expect: the author, creator and producer fields can carry your name, email or the software and workflow that produced the file, plus creation and modification dates. Check them here and export a JSON report before sharing — if you want to change or wipe them, use Edit PDF Metadata.
Can I extract the metadata as JSON?
Yes — one click exports the full report (page count, title, author, subject, keywords, creator, producer, dates, file size) as JSON, with missing fields listed as empty rather than invented.
Examples
- Drop in a PDF → read title/author/page count and more
Supported formats
Limitations
- Read-only: the file is never modified.
- Runs locally in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
- Fields the PDF doesn't have are shown as "—".
- Encrypted PDFs are not supported — decrypt first.
Privacy
Privacy first: this tool runs entirely in your browser — your input and files never leave your device, and everything is cleared when you close the page.