PDF Metadata Viewer

Viewing PDF metadata reveals all the hidden information embedded in a PDF file — details that aren't visible on the page but provide important context about the document's origin, creation, and properties. This includes the document title, author name, creation and modification dates, PDF version, file size, page count, and any custom metadata fields. PDFly's metadata viewer displays all this information in a clean, organized format, processed entirely in your browser.

Upload your PDF and the tool extracts and displays all available metadata fields. You'll see standard fields like Title, Author, Subject, and Keywords, along with technical details like PDF version, creation software, and encryption status. Custom metadata properties set by the original authoring tool are also shown. The information is displayed in a structured format that's easy to read and reference.

This is useful for verifying document authenticity (checking creation dates and author information), identifying the source software used to create a PDF, troubleshooting documents with unexpected properties, and understanding what information is embedded in files before sharing them publicly. Keep in mind that metadata can be edited or removed by anyone with the right tools, so it shouldn't be treated as definitive proof of a document's origin. Also, some PDF creators embed minimal metadata while others include extensive properties — the amount of information varies by document. For editing metadata fields, use the Edit PDF Metadata tool instead.