PDF Metadata Viewer
Read the title, author, subject and producer fields stored inside a PDF file.
Read PDF metadata
Title: —
Author: —
Subject: —
Keywords: —
Creator: —
Producer: —
Created: —
Modified: —
Info dictionary: —
XMP metadata: —
How to use the PDF Metadata Viewer
- Choose a PDF file from your device.
- Click Read metadata to scan the document info dictionary.
- Check the title, author, subject and date fields.
Features
- Title, author, subject and keyword fields
- Creator and producer software strings
- Creation and modification dates
- Reads both plain and hexadecimal strings
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the free online pdf metadata viewer.
Open the file with this tool and every field of the document info dictionary is listed with
its stored value.
Most fields live in the Info dictionary near the trailer, and some documents also carry an
XMP stream.
Not every PDF writer saves a title or author, so missing entries are shown as not set.
No. This viewer only reads values. Editing a PDF would require rewriting the file and its
cross-reference table.
It names the software that generated the file, such as a print driver, an office suite or a
library.
Dates are shown as stored in the file. They often carry a timezone offset that this viewer
does not convert.
No. The file is parsed in your browser and no data is transmitted anywhere.
It detects an XMP stream, but the XML inside it is usually compressed and needs a full PDF
library to unpack.
Yes, the metadata viewer is free and unlimited with no account required.
Last updated: October 10, 2026