Extract PDF Metadata
Read a PDF's hidden properties.
View all metadata of a PDF — title, author, subject, keywords, dates and more — and download it as JSON. Inspection runs locally in your browser.
How to use
01
Select a PDF
Choose the PDF to inspect.
02
Extract
Click EXTRACT. Metadata is read from the file.
03
Review
See title, author, dates and file properties in the panel.
04
Download
Download the metadata as JSON.
Features
Full property reportTitle, author, subject, keywords, creator, producer and dates.
JSON exportStructured output for scripts and records.
InstantMetadata reads in milliseconds.
LocalRuns entirely in your browser.
Privacy & security
Metadata reading happens locally. The document never leaves your device.
Limitations
- Metadata may be absent in PDFs generated by simple tools.
- Some producers store additional XMP data not shown here.
Frequently asked questions
Producers like Word or Acrobat embed author and tool information automatically.
Yes — use Remove PDF Metadata.
Timestamps recorded when the document was created and last changed.
Yes, free with no sign-up.