Read a PDF's stored title, author, subject, keywords and creation date.
Try an example
Load a ready-made sample into this tool and run it. Every result you see is calculated live by the tool itself — nothing here is a pre-written answer.
Sample: File: sample.pdf
How to Use
- Choose a PDF file.
- Click Run Metadata.
- Read the stored fields, or see which are empty.
What this PDF metadata viewer does
This PDF metadata viewer reads the descriptive information stored inside a PDF file: its title, author, subject, keywords, and creation date. Choose a file, run it, and see the stored fields exactly as the file carries them. It is useful when cataloguing documents, checking what a file claims about itself before you share it, or confirming which version of a document you hold.
When checking stored metadata matters
Metadata travels with the file wherever it goes, and it can surprise you: documents may carry an author's name, an old working title, or the software subject line from years ago. A quick look before sending a PDF to a client, a court, or a public site lets you spot details you would rather correct or remove first.
Good to know
Only metadata actually stored in the file is shown. Fields that were never filled in are reported as empty rather than guessed, and many PDFs carry little or no metadata at all. This viewer reads fields; it does not edit or remove them.
Frequently asked questions
Is my file uploaded when I view its metadata?
No. The metadata is read in your browser, and the file is never sent to this site's server. Nothing about the document or its stored fields is recorded by the tool.
Why are most fields empty for my PDF?
Many programs save PDFs without filling in title, author, or keywords, so empty fields are common. The viewer shows what is stored and reports the rest as empty; it invents nothing.
Can I change or remove metadata with this tool?
No. This is a viewer: it displays the stored title, author, subject, keywords, and creation date. Editing or stripping metadata needs a different tool or your PDF editor.
How to use PDF Metadata Viewer
- Choose a PDF file.
- Click Run Metadata.
- Read the stored fields, or see which are empty.
Limitations
Only metadata stored in the file is shown; missing fields are reported as empty, not guessed. Files are processed in your browser and never sent to the site's server.