View PDF Metadata - Check Document Information
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Supported formats: .pdf, application/pdf
View PDF Metadata - Check Document Properties Online (Free)
View and inspect PDF metadata including title, author, subject, keywords, creation dates, file size, and page count. Our free online tool reads document properties directly in your browser - perfect for verifying file information, auditing documents, and checking metadata before sharing. No uploads required, completely private.
Read-only metadata inspection with complete privacy - check PDF properties instantly without modifying files.
How to View PDF Metadata
Inspect document properties in 3 simple steps
Upload Your PDF
Click 'Select PDFs' or drag and drop up to 20 files for batch inspection.
Select File to Inspect
Click on any file thumbnail in the list to select it for metadata viewing.
View Metadata Details
View complete metadata in the sidebar: title, author, dates, creator, producer, and more.
Inspect Multiple Files
Click different files to compare their metadata - no need to reload or reupload.
Why Choose PDFyogi for PDF Metadata Viewing?
Quick metadata inspection with complete privacy
Complete Metadata Display
View all standard PDF metadata fields: title, author, subject, keywords, creator, producer, creation date, modification date, plus file size and page count.
100% Browser-Based Privacy
Your files never leave your device. All metadata reading happens locally using client-side JavaScript - no uploads, no servers, complete confidentiality.
Read-Only Inspection
This tool only reads metadata - it never modifies your files. Safe for inspecting important documents without risk of accidental changes.
Batch File Viewing
Upload up to 20 PDFs and click between them to compare metadata. Perfect for auditing document collections or verifying file properties.
Instant Results
Metadata loads immediately as you click each file. No waiting for processing - instant access to document properties.
No Software Installation
Works directly in your browser on any device. No need to install Adobe Acrobat or other PDF software just to check metadata.
PDF Metadata Viewing Use Cases
Inspect document properties for various purposes
Privacy Audit Before Sharing
Check what metadata is embedded in PDFs before sending to clients or publishing. Identify author names, software info, and dates that might reveal sensitive information.
Example: Contractor checks proposal PDF for client name metadata before sending to different prospect.
Document Verification
Verify document authenticity by checking creation dates, author information, and software used to create the file.
Example: Legal team verifies contract PDF creation date matches claimed document date.
File Organization Audit
Review metadata across multiple files to ensure consistent naming, author attribution, and keyword tagging.
Example: Document manager audits 50 policy PDFs to identify missing titles and incorrect authors.
GDPR Compliance Check
Inspect documents for personal data in metadata before sharing externally. Identify PDFs that need metadata cleaning.
Example: Compliance officer checks exported reports for employee names in author fields.
Forensic Document Analysis
Examine PDF properties for investigation purposes - creation software, timestamps, and editing history clues.
Example: Investigator checks disputed document's creation date and software to verify authenticity.
Archive Quality Control
Verify scanned documents and digital archives have proper metadata for searchability and organization.
Example: Archivist checks batch of digitized historical documents for proper title and date metadata.
View PDF Metadata on Any Device
Browser-based metadata inspection works everywhere
View PDF Metadata on Windows
Use Chrome, Edge, or Firefox on Windows 10/11 for instant PDF metadata viewing.
- Open PDFyogi in Chrome, Edge, or Firefox
- Upload PDFs by dragging or using file browser
- Click any file thumbnail to view its metadata
- Review all document properties in the sidebar
View PDF Metadata on Mac
Safari, Chrome, or Firefox on macOS provides complete browser-based metadata viewing.
- Open PDFyogi in Safari or Chrome on your Mac
- Select PDFs from Finder or drag to upload
- Click files to inspect their metadata
- Compare properties across multiple documents
View PDF Metadata on Linux
Firefox or Chrome on Linux distributions fully support client-side metadata reading.
- Open PDFyogi in Firefox or Chromium
- Upload PDF files for metadata inspection
- Select files to view their properties
- Review complete metadata information
View PDF Metadata on iPhone/iPad
Safari on iOS provides full metadata viewing capabilities on mobile.
- Open PDFyogi in Safari on iPhone or iPad
- Tap to select PDFs from Files app
- Tap file thumbnails to view metadata
- Scroll sidebar to see all properties
View PDF Metadata on Android
Chrome on Android provides complete metadata viewing on mobile devices.
- Open PDFyogi in Chrome on your Android device
- Upload PDFs from device storage
- Tap files to inspect metadata
- View all document properties
PDF Metadata Viewer Comparison
See how PDFyogi compares to other metadata viewing tools
| Feature | PDFyogi | Adobe Acrobat | ExifTool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free to Use | ✓ 100% Free | ✗ $239.88/year | ✓ Free (Open Source) |
| No Registration Required | ✓ No Signup | ✗ Account Required | ✓ No Signup |
| Browser-Based (No Upload) | ✓ Client-Side Only | ✗ Desktop Install | ✗ Command Line |
| Batch File Viewing | ✓ Up to 20 Files | ✓ Unlimited | ✓ Batch Scripting |
| All Metadata Fields | ✓ All Fields | ✓ All Fields | ✓ All Fields |
| File Information | ✓ Size & Pages | ✓ Full Details | ✓ Extensive |
| No File Size Limit | ✓ No Limits | ✓ No Limits | ✓ No Limits |
| Mobile Support | ✓ Full Support | ✗ Desktop Only | ✗ Desktop Only |
| Read-Only (Safe) | ✓ Never Modified | ✓ Read-Only Mode | ✓ Read Option |
PDFyogi provides the easiest way to view PDF metadata with a visual interface - no command-line skills or expensive subscriptions required. Check document properties instantly in your browser.
Advanced Metadata Viewing Tips
Expert techniques for effective document inspection
Check Before Sharing Externally
Always view metadata before sending PDFs to clients, publishers, or posting publicly. Author names and creation software can reveal more than intended.
Compare Multiple Files
Upload related documents together and click between them to compare metadata. Useful for finding inconsistencies in document sets.
Verify Document Authenticity
Creation dates and producer software can help verify if a document is genuine. Inconsistent metadata may indicate tampering.
Use with Edit/Delete Tools
After viewing, use our Edit PDF Metadata tool to update properties, or Delete PDF Metadata to remove sensitive information before sharing.
Check Keywords for Searchability
Review keywords field to ensure documents are properly tagged for search and organization. Missing keywords reduce findability.
Note PDF Version Compatibility
Check PDF version to ensure compatibility with older viewers. Very new PDF versions may not open in legacy software.
Technical Specifications
PDF metadata viewing processing details
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about viewing PDF metadata
You can view all standard PDF metadata: Title, Author, Subject, Keywords, Creator (original application), Producer (PDF generator), Creation Date, and Modification Date. Plus file information like name, size, page count, and PDF version.
Troubleshooting Metadata Viewing Issues
Solutions for common PDF metadata problems