PDF Metadata Extractor

How to Use the PDF Metadata Extractor

1. Drop or select a PDF file using the upload zone.
2. View file properties (name, size, MIME type, last modified date).
3. Review detailed PDF document info: title, author, creator, producer, page count, and more.
4. Inspect raw metadata strings including XMP data if available.
5. Click "Copy All" to copy the full metadata text to your clipboard.

Technical Overview & Use Cases

This tool uses PDF.js to parse PDF files and extract embedded metadata including document info dictionaries and XMP (Extensible Metadata Platform) streams. A preview of the first page is also rendered.

Real-world use cases:

• Forensic analysis — checking PDF creation and modification dates.
• Identifying the software used to create or modify a PDF.
• Verifying document authorship and ownership claims.
• Auditing PDFs before sharing to ensure no sensitive metadata is exposed.

Privacy & Security Guarantee

This tool is part of the FAK LAB ecosystem, founded by Faizan Ahmad Khan Khichi. PDF analysis is performed 100% client-side. No data is ever stored or shared.

Frequently Asked Questions

What metadata can be extracted?

Title, author, subject, keywords, creator application, producer, creation date, modification date, page count, PDF version, encryption status, and XMP metadata.

Does this work with encrypted PDFs?

Basic file properties are always visible. Some internal metadata may be inaccessible in password-protected PDFs.

Can I edit or remove metadata?

This tool is read-only. It extracts and displays metadata but does not modify the PDF file.