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PDF Metadata Viewer
Inspect common hidden PDF document properties before you share, publish or clean a file.
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PDFPrivacy-focusedWorks on desktop & mobile
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What the viewer checks
The viewer reads common PDF document properties including title, author, subject, keywords, creator, producer, creation date and modification date. It also checks whether common XMP metadata, a document identifier and PieceInfo application-private data are referenced in the PDF structure.
Why inspect before removing metadata?
Not every metadata field is a privacy problem. Some publishers intentionally use titles, keywords and author information. Viewing the current values first helps you decide whether to keep, edit or remove them.
Metadata is not the same as visible content
A clean metadata report does not mean the document is anonymous. Names, email addresses, comments, photos, signatures and other identifying information may still be visible on the pages or stored in annotations and attachments.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can I see the PDF author with this tool?
If the PDF contains a standard Author document property, the viewer displays it.
Does the viewer modify my PDF?
No. The metadata viewer reads the document and does not create a modified copy.
Can it detect XMP metadata?
It checks for a common PDF XMP metadata stream reference and reports whether one is detected.
Should I remove every metadata field?
Not necessarily. Metadata can be useful. Remove or edit fields based on your sharing and publishing needs.
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