PrivTab

PDF Metadata Viewer

Check what a PDF reveals about who made it, when, and with which software before you share it.

Runs in your browser · No uploads

Drag & drop a PDF here

or

One PDF file

Your files stay on your device. Nothing is uploaded.

  • Nothing leaves your device
  • No server-imposed size limits
  • No sign-up, no watermark
  • Free

How to view PDF metadata

  1. Choose a PDF.
  2. Read the document properties, XMP metadata and other details.
  3. If you want to remove them, open the PDF Metadata Remover.

What a PDF can reveal

  • Author and title, often filled in automatically from your user name or the original file name.
  • The application and PDF library used to create it.
  • Exact creation and modification dates and times, with time zone.
  • XMP metadata, which can repeat these details and record editing history.
  • Names of people who added comments or annotations.

Is my PDF uploaded?

No. Your PDF is processed locally in your browser and never leaves your device. This site has no upload feature, and its security policy blocks the page from uploading anything.

Frequently asked questions

Can it read password-protected PDFs?

Basic details such as the page count and version can still be shown, but encrypted metadata cannot be read.

Does it show the text of the PDF?

No. It shows metadata, the information about the document, not its pages.

Is my PDF uploaded?

No. The PDF is read in your browser.