PDF Info
Inspect a PDF: version, page count (heuristic), author/title/creation date, and encryption flag.
How to Use
- Drop any PDF file into the input area.
- PDF version (1.4, 1.7, 2.0, etc.) and overall structure are detected.
- Title, author, subject, keywords, creator software, and creation/modification dates are extracted from the PDF info dictionary.
- Page count is estimated by counting page objects in the file.
- Encryption status is reported (encrypted PDFs limit what metadata can be extracted without the password).
- Everything runs locally — your PDF is never uploaded.
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About the PDF Info
The PDF Info is a free tool for image, audio and file tasks. It runs right in your web browser, so there is nothing to download. Inspect a PDF: version, page count (heuristic), author/title/creation date, and encryption flag.
How it works
Enter what you have and read the result as it updates live. It all runs on your own device, so it is quick and private, with nothing to install.
Want the deeper story? The Knowledge Base explains the ideas behind the tools in more detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is the page count?
For most PDFs (90%+), the count is exact. The tool counts <code>/Type /Page</code> objects in the file — fast and reliable. Some advanced PDF features (compressed cross-reference streams, hybrid-reference files) can throw off the heuristic by a few pages. For exact counts on unusual PDFs, open the file in a real PDF viewer.
What metadata can a PDF contain?
Title, Author, Subject, Keywords, Creator (the application that created the content, e.g., Microsoft Word), Producer (the application that produced the PDF, e.g., Adobe PDF Library), Creation date, Modification date, and trapping/colorspace info. PDF 2.0 also supports XMP metadata streams with arbitrary RDF data.
What does 'PDF version' tell me?
PDF 1.0–1.7 (1993–2006) covers most legacy and current documents. PDF/A is an archival subset. PDF 2.0 (2017) adds Unicode support, security improvements, and some new features. PDF/X is a print-production subset. The version tells you what features can possibly be present — it doesn't mean every feature is used.
What if the PDF is encrypted?
The tool can usually detect encryption and report basic info (version, page count) but full metadata extraction may require the password. Some encrypted PDFs leak metadata by design (the info dict is often unencrypted even when content is); others lock everything down.
Can I see the text content of the PDF?
Not in this tool — it focuses on structural metadata. For text extraction, use a dedicated PDF viewer or the OCR tool (which works for scanned PDFs that don't have searchable text).
Is my PDF uploaded anywhere?
No. The PDF is parsed entirely in your browser. Sensitive documents (legal, medical, financial) can be inspected here without exposing them to a server.
How do I use the PDF Info?
Simply type your numbers and read the result, which refreshes the instant you change something. There is nothing to submit and nothing to wait for.
Is it free? Does it work without internet?
Yes to both. It is free with no sign-up, and once the page has loaded it keeps working even with no internet.
Where does my data go?
Nowhere — every calculation runs on your own device. Nothing you enter is uploaded, logged, or stored.
Common Use Cases
Verifying PDF authenticity
Check creator, producer, and dates to spot manipulated documents in legal, evidentiary, or due-diligence contexts.
Cleaning up document metadata
See what author/creator info is embedded before sharing publicly. Use a metadata-strip tool to remove it if needed.
Document inventory
Quickly check version, size, and page count of PDF files in a batch.
Submission requirement checks
Many submission systems require specific PDF versions (PDF/A for archives, PDF/X for print). This tool tells you what version a file is.
Finding the source application
Creator field reveals what software made the original — useful for finding editable source files (Word doc, InDesign, etc.).
Print-shop preflight
Before sending a PDF to a printer, verify version, font embedding (separately), and that creator info matches expectations.
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