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2026-07-253 min read

How to View PDF Metadata – Step by Step

Learn how to view document properties and page sizes of PDF files online for free.


Curious what information your PDF carries? The View Metadata tool displays all document properties — title, author, subject, keywords, page count, and page sizes — without opening any other software.

Step-by-Step Guide

Open the View Metadata page.

Upload your PDF.

Click View Metadata and the tool displays all available document properties.

Review the title, author, dates, page count, and page sizes. You can also download the metadata as JSON.

Tips for Best Results

  • Use this before sharing a document to check what personal information is embedded.
  • Page size information is useful when preparing documents for print.
  • Download the JSON if you need to process metadata programmatically.

Ready to try it? → View Metadata