How to View PDF Metadata Online

Checking the properties of a PDF file is instant with InstantConvert.online. Follow these steps to reveal hidden information:

1. Upload: Drag and drop your PDF file into the analyzer box.
2. Analyze: Our tool automatically reads the header information.
3. View Data: See details like Title, Author, Software used to create the file, and modification dates.
4. Download Report: Click "Download Report" to save this information as a text file for your records.

Why Check PDF Properties?

Metadata contains "data about data". It is crucial for several reasons:

• Copyright Verification: Check the "Author" or "Creator" field to see who originally generated the document.
• Security: Ensure you aren't sending a file that contains sensitive information in the "Title" or "Keywords" fields.
• Forensics: See the exact "Creation Date" and "Modification Date" to verify if a document has been altered since it was created.

Supported Metadata Fields

Our viewer extracts standard information based on the ISO 32000-2 specification:

• Title & Subject: The internal topic of the document.
• Author: The person or user account that created the file.
• Producer/Creator: The software used (e.g., Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, Quartz PDF).
• Page Count & Version: Technical details about the PDF structure.

Learn more about Metadata on Wikipedia.

Frequently Asked Questions