About This Tool
The PDF Metadata Viewer reads common document properties including title, author, subject, creator, producer, creation date, and modification date. It also reports the filename, page count, and file size, and can export the findings as JSON.
ToolPool runs this utility in your browser, so your input stays on your device and is not uploaded to our server.
How To Use This Tool
- 1Choose one PDF from your device.
- 2Review the available document properties and basic file details.
- 3Download a JSON report when the metadata needs to be saved or compared.
Benefits
Common Use Cases
- Checking author and title properties before publishing a PDF.
- Identifying the software that produced a document.
- Reviewing creation and modification dates during file organization.
- Comparing metadata across document versions.
Workflow Tips
PDF Metadata Viewer is designed for quick browser work, but it is still worth reviewing the result before you use it in a live project, client document, public page, or production workflow. Keep an original copy of important source material, compare the output with what you expected, and repeat the task with slightly different settings when quality, formatting, or accuracy matters.
For larger workflows, pair this page with PDF Page Counter, PDF Compressor, PDF Merger, Extract PDF Pages. Moving between related utilities can save time when you need to clean source data, prepare web assets, create supporting IDs, check calculations, or package output for another system. Internal links also make it easier to stay in one private workspace instead of jumping between several single-purpose sites.
The local processing model helps protect sensitive content because ToolPool does not need to receive your files, text, or form values to complete the task. Good privacy habits still matter after the result leaves the page: avoid pasting unnecessary secrets, check downloaded files before sharing them, and clear the workspace when you are finished on a shared computer.