About Inspect PDF metadata
Use the PDF metadata viewer to read standard document properties before a handoff. You can inspect PDF page dimensions and rotation alongside title, author, creator, producer, and available dates. The output is a JSON report; the original PDF is not rewritten.
How to inspect a PDF's document properties
- Select a PDF without password protection.
- Select Process to read standard properties and per-page geometry.
- Review the JSON and download pdf-metadata.json or continue to Format JSON.
A practical example
- Input
A two-page PDF with title Quarterly notes, 600 by 400 point pages, and no rotation.
- Result
A JSON report with title Quarterly notes, pageCount 2, and width 600, height 400, rotation 0 for each page.
Dimensions use PDF points, not image pixels. Missing standard properties are shown as null.
Supported input and limitations
- One PDF up to 100 MB and 2,000 pages is accepted. Page width and height come from the media box, before display rotation; they are not effective cropped pixel dimensions.
- This reads the standard document Info properties, not every XMP/custom field. It does not remove metadata, validate signatures, scan for malware, or prove who created a file.
Processing happens on your device. Read about local processing and optional workspace recovery.
Frequently asked questions
Are PDF author and creation dates trustworthy evidence?
Not by themselves. Metadata can be edited or absent and does not establish authorship, provenance, or a valid signature.
Does viewing PDF metadata change the file?
No. This tool creates a separate JSON report. It does not save changes into the selected PDF or remove hidden information.