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PDF Metadata Inspector

Inspect hidden metadata in a PDF.

Use the PDF Metadata Inspector tool

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What this pdf metadata inspector does

PDF Metadata Inspector reads the structure of a PDF and reports its version, document information dictionary, XMP metadata, embedded files, JavaScript entries and any encryption dictionary. It shows the values an authoring tool may have written, such as author name, software and creation dates.

The file stays in your browser and is never uploaded. This is a structural inspection, not a full security audit: it does not execute JavaScript, extract attachments or guarantee that every hidden object has been found. Treat the output as a disclosure check, and remove metadata with the PDF metadata remover if anything sensitive appears.

Why use it

  • See an author name or software version before sending a document.
  • Check whether a PDF carries embedded files or JavaScript.
  • Confirm that metadata was removed after cleaning.

How to use it

  1. 1Choose a PDF of up to 100 MB.
  2. 2Wait for the local inspection to finish.
  3. 3Read the document information, XMP and embedded content sections.
  4. 4Remove anything sensitive and re-inspect the cleaned file.

Worked examples

Exported report

Input

A PDF exported from a word processor

Output

Author, creator and producer fields from the exporting application.

Embedded content

Input

A PDF with an attached spreadsheet

Output

The attachment is listed with a warning so you can decide whether to strip it.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming the inspector is a virus scan.
  • Forgetting that page content can reveal as much as metadata.
  • Re-sharing the original file after cleaning a copy.

Frequently asked questions

Is my PDF uploaded?
No. It is read locally and never leaves the browser.
What is XMP?
An XML metadata format embedded in the file. It can duplicate or extend the document information fields.
Can it remove metadata?
No. Use the PDF metadata remover for that, then inspect the result here.
Does it open attachments?
No. It lists embedded files without extracting or running them.

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